2020 Olivier Leflaive Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru

The 2020 Olivier Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a powerful and majestic white Burgundy that captures the richness, depth and prestige of one of the Côte de Beaune’s most celebrated Grand Cru vineyards. Crafted from exceptional Chardonnay fruit grown on the limestone-rich soils of Bâtard-Montrachet, it reveals intense aromas of lemon curd, ripe orchard fruit and white peach, layered with notes of butter, vanilla, toasted hazelnut and flinty minerality.

On the palate is full-bodied and expansive, with remarkable concentration, silky texture and vibrant acidity providing balance and precision. Rich citrus, stone fruit and savoury oak complexity flow into an exceptionally long, mineral-driven finish with immense ageing potential.

Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a benchmark Grand Cru Burgundy for collectors and serious Chardonnay lovers seeking power, structure and refinement in equal measure. More muscular and concentrated than Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet, it delivers incredible depth while maintaining elegance and freshness. Decant if drinking young, or cellar comfortably for 10–20+ years. Perfect with lobster, roasted poultry, truffle dishes, rich seafood or fine French cuisine.