The result is definitely more than the sum of its parts, with flavors of cinnamon and pastry, gentle oak and tangy, refreshing acidity. The grapes for this wine came from two growers, one picked early, the other very late (October 10th). MEURSAULT 1er Cru Genevrières 2013 : 95 pts The freshness of the vineyard and the minerality of the vintage combine appealingly here, with some spice and acacia honey adding sweetness. The domaine bottling from this Puligny Premier Cru is slightly fresher and more refined than the négoce offering, with less marked oak. PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1er Cru Folatières, domaine Olivier Leflaive 2013: 95 pts
This is showing a little more development than some wines chez Olivier Leflaive, with mealy, honeyed notes and some toasty oak, but it finishes with freshness and lift. Le Clos Saint-Marc was a red wine vineyard until 1994, but is so well situated to Chardonnay that you can see why the switch was made. Very fine.ĬHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1er Cru Les Vergers-Clos Saint-Marc 2013, Domaine Olivier Leflaive : 95 pts A wine that builds on the palate, it’s leesy, toasty and appealingly reductive, with a core of acidity, and plenty in reserve. Made from purchased grapes (at heaven knows what price), this is a typically powerful, opulent expression of Burgundy’s most famous white wine vineyard. It’s very mineral, a little closed at the moment, but you get the sense that it’s straining at the leash. There are richer, more opulent examples on the market, but this has delightful freshness, finesse and poise. Low yields talented winemaking and a great vineyard : the combination of these three factors has produced a fantastic Bâtard in 2013. BÂTARD-MONTRACHET Grand Cru 2013, Domaine olivier Leflaive : 96pts
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