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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
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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 …
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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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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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