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Montrachet 1996 75cl

AOC Grand Cru | Côtes de Beaune | Burgundy | France
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Critics scores
99 Robert Parker
Ultimately, the show-stopping Montrachet may merit a perfect score. Ethereal mineral, floral and spicy oak aromas are followed by an incredibly rich, awesomely deep, elegant and full-bodied personality. Layers of oily-textured honeysuckle, white pears, concentrated liquid minerals and buttery oak roll over the palate; the intensely long finish reveals traces of rock and limestone dust. This magnificent, benchmark wine has all the components to age effortlessly. Projected maturity: 2004-2015+.
Producer
Domaine Leflaive
Today, the Domaine Leflaive stands in the hands of fourth generation, Brice de La Morandiere the great-grandson of founder Joseph Leflaive. Dating back to the 1920s, Joseph undertook the great responsibility of replanting, expanding and revamping the family’s vines in Puligny-Montrachet. Gaining speed in the 1960s and 1970s while under the direction of Joseph’s son Vincent, the estate’s reputation blew up, focusing more on quality, their wines from that moment on have become extremely sought after. With each generation came success. With Vincent’s daughter, the late Anne-Claude for example, the estate became a biodynamic grower-producer further highlighting their already high-quality production. Biodynamic methods help to reflect the elements of the terroir which show through in their balanced, and structured wines. Known as Burgundy’s finest white producer, their wines have brilliant clarity and purity, with complex dimension.