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Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru(2000)

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Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, decanting over 24h, thenracking and running into cask of the must.
Alcoholic fermentacion in oak casks, 25% new (maxi 1/2 Vosages, mini 1/2 Allier)
Maturing: After 12 months in cask, the wine is aged 6 months in tank where it is for bottling.
Homeopathic fining and very light filtering if necessary

Biodynamic
Manual harvesting with grape sorting and optimisation of choice of date through parcel-by-parcel ripeness monitoring
Wine.com
June 2007
Opulent and decadent, quite oaky, with toasted coconut and mango. Thick Chardonnay that stays on an even keel thanks to its sharp acidity. Blends ripe fruit with mineral, dried herbs, honey and pear tart. Smoky, toasted notes make for a delightful full-bodied white. Drink now through 2015. (PM)
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Burghound
Dec 03, 2005
95/100
May 2008
Much more discreet and reserved than the Bâtard with astonishingly elegant aromas of green spiced apple, hints of exotic notes and citrus with intensely mineral flavors that are crystalline in their purity and detail. This is a complete wine with mind boggling purity and a finish that seems like liquefied rock. Stony, intense and brilliantly long. In short, this is a real stunner and if this adds additional complexity, it's not difficult to imagine a higher score. Consistent notes.
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Burghound
12/05
95/100
July 2007
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Wine Spectator
96/100
June 2007
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Wine Spectator
05/15/03
96/100
May 2003
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