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Favorite: 1988&nbsp;Domaine Pierre Morey&nbsp;Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

BY NEAL MARTIN | DECEMBER 23, 2024 I have always loved the
wines from Pierre Morey before he joined as winemaker at Domaine Leflaive in
the very year the 1988 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was made. I had not encountered
a bottle for several years until one was poured for lunch following a
horizontal of 1978 Burgundy. It displayed the yellow fruit as it had done
before, perhaps slightly less mineral-driven on the nose, fleeting glimpses of
honeysuckle mixed with butterscotch indicating its maturity. The palate has a
wonderful waxy texture, a twist of sour lemon lending tension with a harmonious
and very persistent finish. Well-kept bottles will continue to give pleasure
for another decade.&nbsp;95/2025-2035 © 2024 Vinous. No portion of this article may be copied, shared or re-distributed without prior consent from Vinous. Doing so is not only a violation of our copyright, but also threatens the survival of independent wine criticism.

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