"The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru has another quite backward bouquet of petrichor, limestone and light chalky scents. The palate is very well-balanced, the most powerful of the Premier Crus, with great depth and slightly more grip and depth on the finish. Excellent.”

"The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a very flattering bouquet of apricot and quince aromas, combining effortlessly with the malic fruit. The palate is tensile on the entry with a cutting line of acidity, fresh and sapid, with a precise and intense finish. Excellent.”

"The 2021 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a focused, uncompromising bouquet with a strong marine influence: touches of oyster shell and a hint of orange blossom. The palate is very well-balanced with a twist of sour lemon. There’s very good depth – it’s sapid and quite bold towards the finish. This is a Bienvenue with driving ambition.”

"The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru actually has a more delicate and refined bouquet compared to the Bienvenue. It needs time to open - stunning delineation. The palate is very well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, good weight and density. I do wonder if the Bienvenue plans to give it a run for its money in this vintage? Why not?”

"The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has an almost crystalline bouquet full of tension, crushed limestone and light touches of green apple mixed with Alpine stream. The palate is medium-bodied, but wow, there is incredible precision here. It’s crystalline in quality, with perfect acidity and a razor-sharp yet enormously persistent and tender finish. This is an outstanding Chevalier-Montrachet.”

“Opulent and mouthfilling, this is a powerful white, with lemon oil, sweet corn, peach, apple tart, stone and toasty oak flavors that resonate, building to the long, intense aftertaste.”

“A generous style, showing notes of lime blossoms, citronella, apricot and baking spices matched to a solidly built structure. Ends with a mouthwatering aftertaste of citrus, mineral and spices.”

“Creamy and elegant, boasting notes of flowers, vanilla, lemon curd, unsalted butter, apple and baking spices. Offers a generous midpalate before tightening up, with stony and spicy elements on the finish.”

“Sleek and well-defined, with peach, ripe apple, citrus and baking spice flavors. Rich and complex, with terrific balance and a long, mineral-inflected aftertaste.”

“A creamy white highlighted by aromas of butterscotch, vanilla and peach, with apple and lemon cake flavors following through. Balanced and open, with fine length, this is ready to enjoy.”

“An open-knit white marked by lime blossom, green plum, apple and lemon. Harmonious and charming, with a spice-tinged finish. Subtle yet resonant.”

“A fleshy white, with notes of peach, vanilla and lime blossoms accented by a mineral hint, tightening up on the long finish. Needs time to knit together.”

“Silky and almost racy, with lemon, apple and floral flavors backed by crisp acidity. Light-bodied, focused and long, with elegance and precision.”

“Packs a round profile that sets the stage for peach, lime blossom, iodine and baking spice flavors backed by bright acidity. Unfolds leisurely on the finish.”

Balance is always the hallmark of the Bâtard from Leflaive as the fresh minerality of the Puligny side of the vineyard plays against the luxurious and almost tropical notes of the south-facing Chassagne side. Here the wine is a bit restrained on the nose, but the substance and structure is immediately apparent. The 2019 vintage will need time to reveal its full potential, but the intrinsic rich, voluptuous character is evident from the start. Immense length and potential.

The Bienvenues has retained a rewarding freshness, with a forward fruit that has both tropical and citrus elements and plenty of floral notes. The texture is lively but supple; there is plenty of fresh acidity that brings a pleasant energy to the wine. This should age for decades to come.

Delightful aromas of green apple and chamomile, yet there is a gentle touch of honey as well. Superbly balanced, crisp and clean, with appreciable richness but no heaviness.

Highlights the lemon peel and pomelo fruit of great purity with delightful salty, mineral notes. The wine is crisp and fine on the palate.

Plenty of fruit concentration. The palate is slightly tropical on the entry, but very pure, with a fine bead of acidity. Fresh and quite saline, there is a lot of extract and intensity. Pushing Grand Cru in quality.

Flint and green apple notes gradually unfurl. There is a long, spicy aftertaste and impressive precision.