2013 Domaine Leflaive, Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 93

The 2013 Bienvenue Batard Montrachet Grand Cru has a clean bouquet, touches of undergrowth here, perhaps not quite as comely as the 2014 may turn out. The palate is nicely balanced with hints of bitter lemon, striking acidity but showing composure and class on the finish that appears to have retained some of that nascent richness that it showed in barrel. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032

Vinous 93+

(the grand crus were bottled in mid-April): High-pitched aromas of pear, lime, crushed stone and lavender. Intensely flavored but airy and light on its feet, with firm limey acidity (4.4 grams per liter) cutting the wine’s flesh. Finishes tight and long, with rising floral perfume. Again, this is high-pitched and refined for the vintage. [Stephen Tanzer, 09/01/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2030