The 2016 Batard Montrachet Grand Cru was vinified together rather than in four different parcels due to the frost (in fact one plot was pulled out). It has a much more involving and expressive bouquet compared to the Bienvenues. The palate is slightly viscous on the entry countered by a keen thread of acidity, not as tensile as the Bienvenues but surprisingly richer than one would have expected, with traces of wild honey toward the caressing finish. This may well turn out to be the pick of Leflaive's 2016s.

Quite funky nose with a hint of chutney. A ripe, creamy wine with serious tannins that you’ll either go for or not. Altogether a bit obvious, but there’s plenty of depth and good length. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Vines are more than 40 years old. Not very communicative on the nose – light pear juice. Needs encouragement… Lots buried in there. Masses and mass to chew on. (JR)