BATARD MONTRACHET 1996 DOMAINE LEFLAIVE |

Bâtard Montrachet 1996 Domaine Leflaive Côte de Beaune, Grand CruSlightly bin-soiled labels, import strip labels overlapping front label, 3 signs of seepage, 1 wrinkled capsule, excellent levels, color, and clarityIncredible 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, MW8 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot