Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet other_regions_italy don't hesitate to crack one

don't hesitate to crack one of these open

though it remains a class act

but the plummy fruit and spicy wood appear to be nicely integrated

(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years)

as expected

Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet other_regions_italy don't hesitate to crack oneLike the Btard, here the nose is quite restrained but exceptionally elegant and pure with white flower, green apple, pear and wet stone where the latter element continues onto the rich, full and highly energetic flavors that tighten up considerably on the detailed, minerally and bone dry finish that displays distinct citrus mineral nuances. This is long, tight and linear with huge amounts of dry extract that renders the very firm acid spine almost