2017 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Champagne with meaty undertones along a

with meaty undertones along a continuum of black pepper

Lovely silky tannins and layers of texture and flavor

There is a hint of graphite in the abundant fruit

cherry as well as hints of violet

"This wine comes from an estate that is performing with distinction

2017 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Champagne with meaty undertones along a"An all but mute if cool and elegant nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of wet stone, white flowers, tangerine peel and jasmine tea. There is almost painful intensity to the larger scaled yet refined flavors that brim with both dry extract and a driving minerality before concluding in an equally long finish. This too is very clearly built to age and is a superb Chevalier that is going to require extended patience." 96 100 Burghound