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   * **Chevalier Montrachet**(May 2012): Not oxidized, pristine. (APDH)   * **Chevalier Montrachet**(May 2012): Not oxidized, pristine. (APDH)
   * **Chevalier Montrachet** (Jan 2016): Not oxidizied; young and in great shape (Mike Saviage)   * **Chevalier Montrachet** (Jan 2016): Not oxidizied; young and in great shape (Mike Saviage)
-  * **Chevalier–Montrachet** (Mar. 2021 – ): 1 btl not oxidized. Good color of green–tinged gold. Sensational wine in all respects, heaven in a glass. Smoky lime zest & white flowers in the nose. Glorious flavors of lime marmalade & orchard fruits on the palate. Lively acidity provides just the right balance to the richness of this wine. Reminiscent of the 1996 Chevalier (tasted in 2017) which had many of the same characteristics except that the acidity was overwhelming. From a lot of 2 purchased in Dec. 2013 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]+  * **Chevalier–Montrachet** (Mar. 2021 – Jan. 2022): 2 btls not oxidized. Good color of green–tinged gold. Sensational wine in all respects, heaven in a glass. Smoky lime zest & white flowers in the nose. Glorious flavors of lime marmalade & orchard fruits on the palate. Lively acidity provides just the right balance to the richness of this wine. Reminiscent of the 1996 Chevalier (tasted in 2017) which had many of the same characteristics except that the acidity was overwhelming. From a lot of 2 purchased in Dec. 2013 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]
   * **Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'​Âne**(21 Oct 2011): No sign of oxidation. [H. Horwitz]   * **Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'​Âne**(21 Oct 2011): No sign of oxidation. [H. Horwitz]
   * **Puligny**(July 2010):super (Adrian Latimer)   * **Puligny**(July 2010):super (Adrian Latimer)
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   * **Batard Montrachet** (Aug 2013); no oxidation and a stunning tight wine[R Younger]   * **Batard Montrachet** (Aug 2013); no oxidation and a stunning tight wine[R Younger]
   * **Batard Montrachet** (Feb 2014); no oxidation and very young[TSim@rud]   * **Batard Montrachet** (Feb 2014); no oxidation and very young[TSim@rud]
 +  * **Bâtard–Montrachet** (Nov. 2021 – Jun. 2022): ​ 1 btl borderline oxidized + 1 btl fine. The good btl was pale to medium gold, with a floral nose complicated by mineralité. On the palate, a taste of dried peaches, citrus peel, & minerals. Similar in style to the 2005, but less sweet & less powerful. 13% ABV. From a lot of 2 purchased in May 2015 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]
   * **Bienvenue Batard-Montrachet** (Feb 2014): not oxidized. [TSim@rud]   * **Bienvenue Batard-Montrachet** (Feb 2014): not oxidized. [TSim@rud]
   * **Chevalier Montrachet** (Feb 2014): no oxidation. [TSim@rud]   * **Chevalier Montrachet** (Feb 2014): no oxidation. [TSim@rud]
   * **Puligny-Montrachet** (Feb 2014): no oxidation. [TSim@rud]   * **Puligny-Montrachet** (Feb 2014): no oxidation. [TSim@rud]
-  * **Puligny–Montrachet "Les Combettes"​** (Jun. 2021 – ): 1 btl not oxidized. ​Appropriate ​palish lemon yellow color. ​Needs decanting, otherwise may take > 30 mins to open up & to reveal floral complications to the citrus pith in the nose. Gains weight & sweetness from exotic fruit elements, again after plenty of air. Like the 2010 Pucelles, this wine is still at an early adolescent stage, at least insofar as btls with the right color are concerned. From a lot of 6 purchased in Aug. 2015 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]+  * **Puligny–Montrachet "Les Combettes"​** (Jun. 2021 – Oct. 2022): 5 btls not oxidized ​+ 1 btl advanced but drinkableThe good btls had an appropriate ​palish lemon yellow color. ​Decanting is recommended as it took > 30 mins to open up & to reveal floral complications to the citrus pith in the nose. Gained ​weight & sweetness from exotic fruit elements, again after plenty of air. Like the 2010 Pucelles, this wine is still at an early adolescent stage, at least insofar as btls with the right color are concerned. From a lot of 6 purchased in Aug. 2015 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]
   * **Puligny Clavoillon** (Sept 2016): not oxidized but pretty advanced - from magnum no less (R DeAngelo)   * **Puligny Clavoillon** (Sept 2016): not oxidized but pretty advanced - from magnum no less (R DeAngelo)
   * **Puligny Montrachet Pucelles**(Jan 2014): not oxidised [TSim@rud]   * **Puligny Montrachet Pucelles**(Jan 2014): not oxidised [TSim@rud]
   * **Puligny Montrachet Pucelles**(Sept 2020): Oxidised [Jammy Wine]   * **Puligny Montrachet Pucelles**(Sept 2020): Oxidised [Jammy Wine]
-  * **Puligny–Montrachet "Les Pucelles"​** (May 2021 – ): 1 btl amber gold in color, but the aromatics & flavors were quite fine. Powdered lemon & lime candy, stone, & a little musk in the nose. More citrus on the palate, together with peach pit & lemondrops. A very different style of Pucelles compared with something even as recent as the 2007, but this may reflect the vintage more than any change in winemaking approach, since comparable wines at comparable domaines are also exhibiting this citrus–heavy character. From a lot of 6 purchased in Aug. 2015 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]+  * **Puligny–Montrachet "Les Pucelles"​** (May 2021 – Jun. 2022): 5 btls not oxidized + 1 btl amber gold in color, but the aromatics & flavors were quite fine. Powdered lemon & lime candy, stone, & a little musk in the nose. More citrus on the palate, together with peach pit & lemondrops. A very different style of Pucelles compared with something even as recent as the 2007 (which exhibited a more diverse range of fruit elements – see above), but this may reflect the vintage more than any change in winemaking approach, since comparable wines at comparable domaines are also exhibiting this citrus–heavy character. From a lot of 6 purchased in Aug. 2015 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]
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