Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015

98 points Tim Atkin, MW: "Chevalier’s position and altitude, in the middle of the slope above Le Montrachet, always seems to give it extra drive and acidity. The three parcels that make up the domaine’s 1.8 hectares touch each other and are quite homogenous. This, like a combination of Bienvenues and Bâtard, balances richness and weight with a crunchy, almost saline acidity. 2019-30. (Jan 2017)"

97 points Wine Spectator: "[$890 list] Offers a broad mouthful of peach, apple and melon flavors, underscored by lively acidity. Has power and weight, with a mouthwatering finish that goes on for a minute or more. Really expansive on the finish, where citrus and mineral notes reign. Best from 2020 to 2033. 71 cases imported. (12/15/17)"

96 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I love the 2015 Chevalier as well from Domaine Leflaive, but this year, I have to give a very slight nod to the Bâtard! The bouquet here is pure and classy, offering up a very zesty nose of apple, pear, fresh almond, chalky minerality, hints of the crème patissière to come, spring flowers, orange zest and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is pure, deep, and full-bodied, with a fairly reserved personality out of the blocks, a plush core, good acids and fine minerality on the long and complex finish. 2020-2055. (Nov/Dec 2016)"

96 points Matthew Hemming, MW (The World of Fine Wine): "SO2 sits atop the fruit on the nose. But the palate has far more energy, minerality, and drive. Bracing and exciting wine, with a lovely minty edge on the back-palate. (Issue #62; 2018)"

94-96 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is clearly more complex and pixelated on the nose compared to the Bâtard-Montrachet: cold wet limestone, gun flint and with continued aeration a touch of orange blossom. The palate is vibrant on the entry, shimmers with citrus fruit, sea salt and spice, building with conviction towards what feels like a structured finish that has a sign saying "Long Term" around it in large letters. What a regal, or perhaps one should say, 'knightly' wine. Drink: 2018-2032. (Dec 2016)"

95 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "[$890 list] Very pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. High-pitched aromas of pineapple, peach pit and redcurrant are lively and pure. Silky, fine-grained and sweet, with harmonious acidity and penetrating chalky minerality giving the fresh orchard fruit flavors terrific precision. At once seamless and gripping, this impeccably balanced wine finishes with a subtle whiplash of flavor that leaves the salivary glands humming. Drink: 2021-2030. (Sep 2017)"

93-95 points and 'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This offers the most elegant nose in the range with its cool, pure and airy array that is composed by notes of essence of pear, white flowers, spice, jasmine tea and citrus zest nuances. There is outstanding volume, power and concentration to the focused, intense and palate coating broad-shouldered flavors that despite the imposing scale remain highly refined and particularly so on the markedly mineral-driven and explosively long finish. This won't be the finest Chevalier that Leflaive has ever produced but it is a terrific effort for the vintage. Drink: 2027+. Drink: 2027+. (Jun 2017)"