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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Puligny Montrachet v2010 from Domaine Leflaive is a very impressive village wine. In the bouquet - slightly closed - but with a slightly chalky minerality and a lovely fruit expression - melon with hints of more exotic orchard fruits. Very fresh, ripe and crystal clear and quite discrete - this …
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The Batard Montrachet 2006 from Domaine Ramonet is a typical 2006 white Burgundy. In the bouquet very rich fruit with elements of pear, melon and Belle de Boskoop apples. On the palate rich fruit, quite sweet powerful and dense. The alcohol level is on the high side (14%) and this is showing in the …
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The Pucelles 1999 from Domaine Leflaive is a real beauty. In the nose gun powder, citrus and almonds with a fine minerality and a lovely yellow fruit. On the palate a wonderful crisp acidity, very focused with a beautiful fruit and minderality. It has a lovely balance, and a fantastic acidity and …
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The Puligny Montrachet village 2010 from Domaine Leflaive is a fine effort in a equally fine vintage. In the bouquet classic Puligny minerality with a lovely fruit expression - melon with hints of more exotic orchard fruits. Very fresh, ripe and crystal clear and quite discrete - new school …
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The Puligny Champ Gain is a step up from the village wine, but with the same fine qualities. In the bouquet some reduction - quite toasted - with apple, pear and citrus notes as the primary aromas. On the palate very good concentration and minerality - a fresh and juicy wine. A fine wine. Fine …
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