but that leanness is just part of the 2012 vintage

grainy finish

Gaja’s Langhe wines incorporate a small percentage of Barbera

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

softer-styled Galatrona was delicious to drink from day one but hasn’t lost any of its verve

Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet other_regions but that leanness is just(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