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The Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2000 from Domaine Leflaive is approaching maturity. In the nose expressive yellow fruit with notes of hazelnuts and almonds ... spiced with a lovely citrus infused minerality. On the palate fine power and weight for the vintage - intense and balanced with a …
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The Ambroise Corton Charlie 2001 is a powerful effort. In the nose yellow fruits, green apple - spiced with almonds, fennel and a stony minerality. On the palate tight, pure and intense with a very strong acidic backbone and a crunchy minerality. It's slightly monolithic at the moment and need time …
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The 1996 wines from Domaine Leflaive are showing great at the moment - and the Combette is no exception. The nose is very complex with lovely mature notes of yellow fruits, almonds and hazelnuts, spiced with coffee and a citrus infused minerality. On the palate rich and intense fruit supported by …
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Old wines should be treated with respect and given the appropriate time to resolve in the glas. This is true for most wines, but especially old white Burgundies can be misunderstood and wasted if they are not given sufficient time in the glas. This bottle of 1986 Meursault Charmes from Bouchard Pere …
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The 2002 Meursault Goutte D'Or from Comte Lafon is really showing well. In the bouquet delicate yellow fruit with a fine citrus infused filigree stony minerality. On the palate fresh and vibrant fruit with fine weight and length - very well balanced with a lovely acidity. Love the freshness and the …
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