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Domaine Leflaive

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

Corked? A light whiff. Great color and acidity. Dazzling lemon streak and balance. A hint of grapefruit and steely. I think it not corked with time in glass. A bit of funk maybe. Very good. Slight petrol — 5 days ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Cata amigos aaron brown marea la paulee magnum — a month ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Tasted blind . Médium deep ruby with medium wide ruby rim , slightly younger looking than the rest. Quite spicy dark fruits , touch of pain grillé , mineral , grafite , cedar . On the palate this has a lot of grip and density , but also great balance . Spicy dark fruits , touch of grafite and earthy cedar . Quite rounded mouthfeel. Balanced acidity and grippy ripe tannins . Long balanced finish . Overall this showed well , with a roundness and balance , lovely fruit still , really quite open and fresh . With more time this show a floral character with lovely precision . Of all the wines this though very young is probably showing the most today . Even better in 5-10 years and will last well a further 10-20. Had this down as Haut Brion . This took the silver medal . 96
— 7 days ago

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Nice notes on what must have been a splendid night of 05 1st Growths.

Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2012

Spectacular. Fresh with lime, wet stone, incredible poise and delicacy. Just gorgeous — 5 days ago

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Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Decanted for 2 hours. Lots of Bold flavors of cherry and plums. Smooth with hint of a floral finish. Should last many years and continue to age beautifully in the bottle. — a month ago

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Decanted for 2 hours. Lots of Bold flavors of cherry and plums. Smooth with hint of a floral finish. Should last many years and continue to age beautifully in the bottle.

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Tasted blind. Medium deep garnet ruby and medium garnet ruby rim . Quite cool and restrained , again lots of grafite and mineral , dark fruits . This is quite deep and dark spicy cassis , blackberry and sea spray , saline . Quite dense and robust on the palate again , lots of fine but ripe tannins. Very long , dense , cassis , cedar grafite saline finish . This is a complete and great example of 2005 , great balance and enormous length , the longest of all on show here. Drinkable now , but surely it’s best days are in the future , wait another 5 -10 years , will last well a further 20 - 25 if not more . The apex of 2005 ? For me this had to be the Latour , and an archetypal example of Latour no less . 1st place and the gold medal . — 7 days ago

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Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

slightly oxidative, but really maintained its acidity. marzapan and a little vanilla — 7 days ago

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Domaine Leflaive

Clavoillon Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Clavoillon” pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of green apple, tropical fruit, stone fruit, lemon meringue, white flowers, nuts and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. Again, we were spared from premox; hallelujah! When Leflaive hits, it’s amongst the best in Burgundy. Drink now through 2035. — 12 days ago

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I do enjoy their style immensely.

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1990

Golden in color. Soft with apricot and peach. Unlike most Rav this is like aged spatlese. Delicate with tea etc. Pretty — 5 days ago

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Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Well, here we are. Selosse Initial. What is there really to say? Is it good? Is it great? Is it delicious? Does it live up to the hype? Did it change my life?

Yes.

A beautiful golden hue in the glass with profuse perlage. There’s no need for traditional notes here, we already know. Wonderfully electric, saline, and textured. Depth, personality, and romance.

Nothing I say here matters. Go get as many Selosse champagnes as you can. Then get a few more. And enjoy life.
— 4 days ago

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