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The March 2023 Auction: Part 1

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Auction Ends: 3/2/2023 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #125. Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet 2009

Description: Consists of 1 Magnum, 1.5L
Score: 96 AG.
"The 2009 Bâtard-Montrachet positively explodes from the glass. Round, sweet and expressive, the wine saturates the palate with masses of fruit in a bold, powerful style that is utterly irresistible. The finish is intense and resonant in all directions . . . . Domaine Leflaive is one of the pioneers in biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. The first experiments began in 1990 and by 1997 all of the vineyards had been converted to biodynamic farming. Winemaker Eric Remy describes the 2009 growing season in considerable detail. The winter was long but mild. The last frost occurred on March 23. Temperatures were normal until the last week of the month, when the weather turned warmer. Flowering began on May 22. The rest of the spring and summer were warm, while a big storm in mid-July dropped 8cm of rain. The rest of the summer was quite warm. The harvest began on September 5, about ten days earlier than normal. Average yields were around 45 hectoliters per hectare. The wines were aged for 12 months in oak followed by 6-8 months in steel. New oak ranged from 10% for the Bourgogne, 15% for the villages, 20% for the premier crus and 25% for the grand crus. The 2009s were bottled between April and June 2011." Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, Aug 2011
Provenance: The Besançon Cellar
Notes: Very lightly wrinkled and very lightly damp stained capsule, lightly mold stained label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $3,250

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