95
points
Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay (Bâtard-Montrachet)
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$310
This is a bright star in Olivier Leflaive’s firmament, a wondrous big, rich wine that is just so finely poised. The structure is dense, rich, fat and full-bodied, a hymn to ripe fruit. Flavors are fruit-driven at this stage, but this is a wine that will develop over many years, if you can resist the urge to indulge its luxuriant tastes now.
— R.V.
(5/1/2009)
94
points
Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne)
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$150
This is a rare venture by Olivier Leflaive outside his home territory around Puligny, Chassagne and Meursault. The wine is classic Corton-Charlemagne, big and bold, a broad-shouldered wine that brings together toastiness, ripe pineapple and mango and balancing, lively acidity. It is already giving great pleasure, but should last well over the next decade.
— R.V.
(5/1/2009)