Artfully crafted in France's esteemed Burgundy region, the Laurent Tribut Chablis Montmains 2017 is an exemplar of fine winemaking. Master vintner Laurent Tribut used the traditional practice of hand harvesting, ensuring the gentle treatment of the old vine Chardonnay grapes, accentuating their minerality. Vinified and aged in stainless steel vats for a year, the wine showcases the evocative typicity of the soil in a crystal-clear expression.

Immersed in the distinguished flavours, we find refreshing citrus notes, apple aromas and flinty undertones, supported by a characteristic saline finish. The vibrant acidity and impressive length round out the complexity of this wine, highlighting the meticulous balance achieved by Tribut. Hailing from its namesake vineyard, "Montmains", this Chablis boasts of its Premier Cru status and proximity to the slopes of the Serein River. Purposefully limited in production, each bottle of Laurent Tribut Chablis Montmains 2017 is a testament to dedication and finesse in winemaking.

Exquisite and coveted, the Laurent Tribut Chablis Montmains 2019 astounds with its sublime character. Harvested from the distinguished calcareous clay soils of Montmains vineyard, this radiant Burgundy white reveals a resplendent purity and precision. Laurent Tribut, a small family domain revered in Chablis, steadfastly avoids artificial methods, allowing the terroir to shine through in every bottle. This 2019 vintage displays Tribut's classic style: clean, bright, mineral-driven, with a deft touch of oak adding complexity and length to the finish.

As it glides across the palate, the wine unfurls notes of ripe apple, lemon, and flinty minerality, underpinned by a crystalline acidity. Its supreme balance and weight make the Laurent Tribut Chablis Montmains 2019 an exemplar of the Chablis terroir's subtle power and finesse. A truly captivating expression, this wine will effortlessly elevate every culinary escapade. Savour it now or let it evolve, either choice promises delightful indulgence.

Renowned for its complexity and elegance, the 'Le Puy de L'Ours Cote de Beaune Les Monsnieres 2022' is an incomparable Burgundian delight. This exceedingly fine wine hails from the vineyards of Côte de Beaune, the heart of France's esteemed Burgundy region. A creation of boutique winemaker 'Le Puy de L'Ours', who takes a minimalist approach to viticulture, respecting the unique terroir and eco-system of their vineyards.

Meticulously hand-harvested, the Pinot Noir grapes undergo a conservative ageing process in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine with a harmonious balance of earthy notes, elegant red fruit character and an enchanting finish.

A bottle of 'Le Puy de L'Ours Cote de Beaune Les Monsnieres 2022' is a testament of authentic Burgundy winemaking - a rich, sophisticated offering that echoes with the humility and wisdom of one of the world's most celebrated wine regions.

Burghound (96)

Here the nose is notably tighter and more reserved with aromas of citrus blossom and zest, spice, smoke, fennel and hints of acacia that introduce big, muscular and wonderfully complex broad-scaled flavors that culminate in a long, focused and explosive finish of breathtaking length and intensity. This should reward at least a decade in the cellar and drink well for a similar period thereafter. This too is terrific and very Bâtard and like the Combettes, the '08 version is one of the very best young examples from Leflaive that I have ever seen.

Wine Advocate (95)

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Bâtard-Montrachet 2011 from Anne-Claude Leflaive is slightly deeper in color than its peers. The nose is a little austere at first, but it unfolds nicely with impressive mineral (slate and flint) scents, well defined and poised. The palate is well balanced with a keen thread of acidity. There is a bright citric heart to this Bâtard-Montrachet with fleeting touches of nectarine and citrus lemon joining the edgy mineral finish. This is a classy Grand Cru – regal but not imposing.

Burghound (93-96)

Here the nose is restrained to the point of being all but mute and only aggressive swirling coaxes the grudging aromas of pear, white peach, apricot, acacia blossom and discreet menthol nuances. As is usually the case there is more size, weight and muscle to the medium weight plus flavors that possess a hint of bitter lemon on the massively long finish. What I find interesting about the 2013 Bâtard is not only that it is more elegant then usual but also that it manages to deliver so much volume and power without any appreciable weight. In a word, brilliant.

Wine Spectator (97)

This intense white exhibits lemon, apple and honeydew melon flavors over a backbone of crackling acidity. Linear and persistent, this has an extra dimension, resonating on the long aftertaste of spice and mineral. Best from 2020 through 2032.

Vinous (96)

The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru shows a little more clarity, a touch more crystalline on the nose compared to the Bienvenue, scents of Granny Smith apples, petrichor and gunflint. It is controlled and penetrating. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine silver bead of acidity that cuts through the concentrated malic fruit, a dash of pepper towards the finish that fans out gloriously, sour lemon and grapefruit lingering on the aftertaste. Wonderful. Closure: Diam 30