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Domaine Leflaive 1983

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1983
Colour: White
Site: Batard-Montrachet
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Leflaive
Date Tasted: 15-09-09
Score: 92

Paler tha 83 BM Sauzet, nose fresher and more citrus, agrume like aromas, balanced smoky oak hints and toasted caramel on finish.

Etienne Sauzet 1983

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1983
Colour: White
Site: Batard-Montrachet
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Etienne Sauzet
Date Tasted: 15-09-09
Score: 97

Deep golden colour, nose nutty and old butter – not pleasant at first but with air it opened and evolved into complex marzipan and confit stone fruit aromas, amazing, very deep, lovely rich texture, great mouthfeel and balance. Very long.

Chateau Lafleur 1989

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1989
Colour: Red
Site: Pomerol
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Lafleur
Date Tasted: 15-09-09
Score: 88

Nose wet do hair and horsebox, quite bretty on opening needs lots of air, not going to be a great wine, soft cherry and cedar wood nose, soft tannins, earthy ironstone hints, med long








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