1985 Chevalier Montrachet
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The 1985 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is a vintage I have not tasted. I thought I would be blown away, but that was not to be. A deep straw in color (though this predates the period of premox). The nose offers beeswax, dried honey, wild peach, kernels of pistachio nuts and walnut. There is a slight oxidation on the palate, but it has a fine bead of acidity. Not complex, with sour lemon and orange rind on the finish; I would drink this soon. Tasted at Alino's dinner at La Trompette.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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About the producer
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards