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2007 Olivier Leflaive Freres Puligny Montrachet Champ Gain 1er Cru

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

91-93 / B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 03 Feb 2009

Lots of yellow pear exploding on the nose, lifted by light wild flowers, all underscored by wet stone and a touch of sweet nutmeg. Big stony entry on the mouth. Round and full with tons of lemon zest with sweet green pear and crisp green apple. Good length on the finish with a lingering touch of cream.

Aged in 100% French oak, 20-25% of which is new.

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2007 Olivier Leflaive Freres Chassagne Montrachet Clos St-Marc 1er Cru

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

90-92 / B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 03 Feb 2009

Spicy oak and white flowers, tangerine and yellow pear on the nose. Toasty lemon and oak flavors with a solid streak of minerality wrapped around fresh green apple and a medium creamy length finish.

Aged in 100% French oak, 20-25% of which is new. Grown, produced and vinified from Oliver’s own holdings.

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2007 Olivier Leflaive Freres Meursault Charmes 1er Cru

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

90-92 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 03 Feb 2009

Buttery yellow apple aromas are highlighted by a delicate honeysuckle note. Much richer on the palate, with thick apple and lemon taking the show up front, all supported by a creamy lemon and toast streak running through the finish with a vanilla accent.

Aged in 100% French oak, of which 20-25% is new.

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