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Chevalier Montrachet 1995 from Domaine Leflaive is one of the best white Burgyndies I have tasted in years. Some mature notes in the bouquet, but still fresh. Perfect balance, very good acidity and length. Clean mature chardonnay flavors, with a very intense minerality. Will improve for some years, …
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The 2001 Bienvenue Batard Montrachet from Ramonet et an very fine perhaps even outstanding white burgundy. Perfectly balanced, good length and with a fresh acidity structure. I really enjoyed this wine, and it just confirm the high quality level at Domaine Ramonet. (2012 - 2022) - 94p …
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The 2006 Puligny village wine is not a got effort from Domaine Leflaive. It's alcoholic in both bouquet and on the palate - a direct result of the 14,5% alcohol level. Only average - and not a pleasure. It's hard to say if it will improve with cellaring! (now - 2020) - 79p …
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This is classic white Burgundy of the best kind. Domaine Leflaive Les Pucelle 1996 (95p), is an outstanding effort. A precise and crisp wine, with the classic 1996 backbone. Great balance, 100% pure and above all a great pleasure to drink. Will improve for at least 10 years, but tastes great now. …
The 1994 Batard Montrachet from Domaine Leflaiveis is a big and heavy wine, in a slightly boring way. Definitely not a bad glass, but unfortunately the vintage, with its lack of freshness and purity, really limits the potential in this wine. Maybe a little hard rated, but not a classic white …
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