A surfeit of riches

AS I sat down to dinner a few evenings ago (hosted by an Indonesian friend whom I had not seen for some time), I spied a line-up of bottles, all Burgundian in shape. Clearly, an interesting evening lay ahead!

Two whites first, a Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2006, Domaine Leflaive and a Chevalier Montrachet 2002, Domaine Leflaive. My friends meant business!

Both wines were very good, as expected, both just beginning to reach sufficient maturity and therefore ready for drinking beautifully in characteristic Domaine Leflaive style. Tasted side by side, they …