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The 2007 Laflaive Batard is a very fine effort indeed .. perfect ripeness for the vintage. In the nose quite expressive .. almost frisky... in a classic Leflaive way - with white flowers, hint of apple and pine apple ... cool and airy. On the palate focused but powerful quite refind for a Batard …
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The 1996 Batard-Montrachet is a magnificent wine ... matured but with quite a long way to full maturity. In the nose citrus - lime and lemon - infused white and yellow orchard fruits, hint of acacia .. all brought forward by the intense and powerful minerality. On the palate quite tight and edgy at …
[Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet 1996
I adore ... love … mature white Burgundies in top condition. Sadly it’s rare to find older vintages these days, as the premox problems have changed the market for white Burgundies and the consumption of these magnificent wines. The white Burgundies are - as I see it - consumed younger and while …
[Read more...] about Burgundy ramblings #1 – Drinking mature white Burgundies
Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with the 2007 vintage, and has gradually been expanded …
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The Batard-Montrachet is somehow offering more balance and refinement than the Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet. The "tank" tasted was harvested on the plot just above the Leflaive plots on Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet but should be close to the final blend. The bouquet offer layers of rich expressive …
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