"Take the estate 2021 above, turn up the volume, add trumpeters to sound its arrival, and roll out a red carpet on your tongue. Goodness me, this wine took my breath away. It redefines the notion of a Grand Cru wine. Perhaps we can add Ultra Grand to the vinous lexicon? This is an awe-inspiring wine, and the second ‘perfect...

I liked the 1997 Lafleur more than the 1996. It is one of those rare Lafleurs that lucky purchasers will be able to drink at a young age. An impressively saturated dense ruby/purple color is followed by the classic Lafleur aromas - jammy black raspberries, kirsch liqueur, prunes, and minerals. Forward, full-bodied, and sexy, with an unctuous texture, and gobs...

"The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru derives from a 0.13-hectare parcel that's in only its second year of production. Offering up aromas of white flowers, pear, green apple, honeycomb and toasted nuts, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and charming, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and good depth for such a young vine cuvée." 92-94, William Kelley, Wine Advocate