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Vintage | 1979 |
Rating | 90-94 |
Region | Burgundy |
Appellation | Puligny Montrachet |
Colour | White |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | From 100 € to 200 € |
Château | Leflaive |
Country | France |
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1979
Pauillac
Clos de la Roche
Morey Saint Denis
Bourgogne
CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1979
Pessac Leognan
Saint Emilion
Charmes Chambertin
Aloxe Corton
Vying with the 1978s, the 1979s had an early, easy charm yet fine structure. Most were at their best by the mid- to late 1980s but the top wines have stayed the course.