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Labouré-Roi 1998 Domaine Maroslavac Clos du Vieux Chateau White (Puligny-Montrachet)

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Price $35

At first, the nose shows heady buttercream and custard notes; after a few minutes in the glass, the nose opens (and lightens up) to reveal luscious nut and pear aromas underneath. It's dense in the mouth, with luscious green apple, fresh-cut grass, spice and fresh herb flavors. The finish is so long that one reviewer noted that " it just keeps on going," with… — W.E. (10/1/2001)

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Labouré-Roi 2009 La Futaille Pinot Noir (Gevrey-Chambertin)

Cellar Selection

Price $42

No question that this is a wood-aged wine, with its raspberry fruit still under the strong influence of toast and spice. The fruit, though, is rich enough to balance the wine, its fruit tannins adding power and structure. Keep for 4–5 years. — R.V. (12/31/2011)

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Labouré-Roi 2007 Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne)

Price $164

Corton-Charlemagne should have weight, and this wine has weight. It sits plumply in the glass, a big spice- and yellow fruit-flavored wine, layered with toast and ripeness. It is developing fast, but the lingering acidity does promise 4–5 years further progress. Imported by Palm Bay International. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Labouré-Roi 2008 La Futaille Pinot Noir (Gevrey-Chambertin)

Price $42

A heavily oaked wine that needs time for the toast to integrate. It does have the black fruit structure to back it up, so expect this complex wine to develop pleasurably over the next 5–6 years. — R.V. (12/31/2011)

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Labouré-Roi 2008 Les Chevaliers Chardonnay (Meursault)

Price $49

Full and buttery, as befits a Meursault, the wine also has a fine-textured acidity, spice and toast. It is rich, although with a crisp citrus edge that balances out the ripe melon and honey flavor. Ready to drink, but could age for a few years. — R.V. (12/31/2011)

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Labouré-Roi 2009 Premier Cru Réserve Chardonnay (Montagny)

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Price $28

Structured white fruits, this is a complex and concentrated wine. Toast, apple and apricot flavors are blended with herbs and intense acidity. Spice from the wood shows on the finish. — R.V. (12/31/2011)

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Labouré-Roi 1999 Domaine Rene Manuel Clos des Bouches Cheres Premier Cru White (Meursault)

Price $43

This big, firm Meursault opens with a big bouquet of fresh butter, macadamia nut, vanilla and apple peel. Apple shows up again on the palate, where it is bolstered with light mineral, honeysuckle and pear flavors. Light floral accents on the finish and a firm acid backbone make this a good choice to drink with broiled fish or grilled shrimp. — W.E. (10/1/2001)

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Labouré-Roi 2005 Château Labouré-Roi Premier Cru Clos des Bouches Cheres Chardonnay (Meursault)

Price $64

Rich, full and spiced with generous wood, this is deliciously fat Meursault. Almost honeyed in flavor and given backbone by some minerality; there’s good ripeness here. An almost opulent wine. — R.V. (8/1/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Beaujolais Nouveau Domaine Rene Manuel La Futaille Le Taillefer Les Chevaliers Maximum Petit Bistro Premier Cru Premier Cru Réserve Reserve Premier Cru St Amand

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Gamay Merlot Pinot Noir Red Blend Syrah White Blend

2010 Buehler Estate

A pretty, polished and tasty wine for drinking now. Made from 100%…

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