Bâtard Montrachet 1996 Domaine Leflaive
Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru
Slightly bin-soiled labels, import strip labels overlapping front label, 3 signs of seepage, 1 wrinkled capsule, excellent levels, color, and clarity

Incredible nose of fresh gingerbread. Honey, cloves, aniseed and smoky lemon zests. Searing acidity balanced by richness, followed by greengage toffee. A giant that will bestride the decades. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

8 bts (sc)

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