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There are only few wines that can match the legendary status of Domaine Leflaive’s Montrachet. It's a very rare wine, and most likely one of the best wines produced on this magnificent Grand Cru. Domaine Leflaive is a quite new owner on the Montrachet, as they acquired the plot in 1991, thus …
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Domaine des Comtes Lafon Le Montrachet is one of Burgundys iconic wines, and one of the most prominent wines from the mighty Montrachet vineyard. It's a big Montrachet ... but where is the plot located, and what is the history of the plots and this celebrated wine. Montrachet or Le …
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The Montrachet 2008 revisited ... still magnificent and among the very best white Burgundies I have tasted. This time tasted decanted offering a slightly more developed and complex expression of this mighty terroir. In the bouquet fine and airy white and yellow orchard fruits - intense yet very …
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 2010 Chevalier-Montrachet is a truly magnificent wine and one of the very best wines I have tasted from this legendary estate. The bouquet offer airy and cool white and yellow fruits infused with a filigree and deep stony minerality - notes of acacia and acacia blossom spiced with some fresh …
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