TN: 1989 Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet

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  • 1989 Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru (1/17/2018)
    One of the highest scoring white Burgundy from Bob back in the days and I can see why. Hedonistic nose displaying opulent yellow fruit, peach, apricot, crème brulee, oyster shell, oyster jus, sweet spices and butter scotch. Rich and opulent palate, beautifully layered dense yellow fruit, bright acidity and a long rich yellow fruit driven finish. There is a hint of bitterness that clips the finish. I suspect it can be attributed to the new oak. There were times when this bottling was highly sought-after. Excellent showing, love to find some more and serve blind. (95 pts.)

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Those 80s LL were very tasty. I wonder why their wines are so bad now.

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89 Monty a couple years ago was not as showy as your BM…mellow and showing its age, yet still enjoyable.

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These older Louis Latour whites are really nice when they are sound. This sounds delicious Kevin.

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Great note and happy to have a few left. Back in the day the 89 Monty was my very first great white.