Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet Vintage:2023 The 2008 Barolo Brunate is

The 2008 Barolo Brunate is beautifully balanced from start to finish

with a real sense of translucent beauty

angular finish

The 2005 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a wine of contrasts

The wine was made from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot

Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet Vintage:2023 The 2008 Barolo Brunate is(from 3 different parcels, two on the Chassagne side and the third in the Puligny sector that is near the border dividing the two communes). Mild reduction knocks down the nose but it seems reasonably clear that the underlying fruit is ripe. What immediately impresses about the broad shouldered flavors is how fine they are which is not always the case with the typical Btard. This refinement only adds to the seductive palate feel of the extremely rich