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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 Chassagne Montrachet

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

88-90 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 03 Feb 2009

Very cool, crisp aromas of green apple with hints of slate and wet stones. Dark, intense lemon on the palate accented by green apple. Bold acidity supports the mid-palate, leading to a sweet cream and flint finish.

Aged in 100% French oak, of which 10-15% is new.

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