{"product_id":"1997-domaine-leflaive-batard-montrachet-grand-cru-750ml","title":"1997 Domaine Leflaive Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 750ml is a rare mature white Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated estates. Produced entirely from Chardonnay, this Grand Cru combines the natural breadth and power of Bâtard-Montrachet with Domaine Leflaive's hallmark precision, mineral definition and exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituated between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet is renowned for producing profound, full-bodied Chardonnay with remarkable concentration and longevity. The 1997 vintage has now reached full maturity, offering a compelling opportunity to experience a developed Grand Cru Burgundy from one of the appellation's benchmark producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Burgundy vintage produced generous, ripe white wines with notable richness and accessibility. In Bâtard-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive achieved impressive concentration while retaining the balance, freshness and mineral precision that distinguish the estate's finest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage also marked an important point in Domaine Leflaive's history, with the estate completing its full conversion to biodynamic viticulture in 1997. The resulting Bâtard-Montrachet combined ripe Chardonnay fruit with pronounced mineral character, substantial structure and finely integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDomaine Leflaive\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCôte de Beaune, Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMature Full-Bodied White Burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDrink Now\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrand Cru Chardonnay from one of Burgundy's benchmark white wine estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduced from the renowned Bâtard-Montrachet vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1997 marked the completion of Domaine Leflaive's biodynamic conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAwarded 93 points by Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAwarded 93+ points by Stephen Tanzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRare and highly collectible mature white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep golden yellow, reflecting its extended bottle maturity and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex and mature, with candied apple, ripe pear and citrus layered with honey, toasted almond and subtle smoky oak. Chalk, sea-salt and mineral notes provide freshness and definition beneath the richer fruit and tertiary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to full-bodied, dense and richly textured, with layers of ripe orchard fruit, citrus and grilled almond supported by pronounced mineral character. Mature oak is seamlessly integrated, while preserved acidity maintains balance and clarity through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, savoury and mineral, with lingering citrus, toasted almond, honey, chalk and subtle smoky notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eButter-poached lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurbot or other rich white fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with morel mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMature Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14°C. Allow the wine to warm gradually in the glass rather than serving excessively chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Bâtard-Montrachet is now fully mature and should be considered ready to drink. Earlier professional assessments anticipated a considerably shorter drinking window, while more recent merchant guidance extends maturity through approximately 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a white Burgundy of this age, bottle condition and provenance are especially important. Well-stored examples may still offer remarkable depth and complexity, but further cellaring carries increasing risk of decline and bottle variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStephen Tanzer — International Wine Cellar\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e93+ Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e93 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRobert Parker — Wine Advocate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e91–93 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Exceptional balance, delineation, and class.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e— Robert Parker, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68015761916206,"sku":"9143692878","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/8207F079-22BB-4B76-A690-6B33CDA2EB68.png?v=1794534916","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1997-domaine-leflaive-batard-montrachet-grand-cru-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}