2023 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Burgundy, France Yvon Metras 2018 Mother Rock 'Force Celeste'

2018 Mother Rock 'Force Celeste' Chenin Blanc

and the Basque Country

2019 Bruna Maje Rossese Riviera Ligure di Ponente Liguria

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2023 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Burgundy, France Yvon Metras 2018 Mother Rock 'Force Celeste'This Chardonnay is sourced entirely from biodynamically farmed parcels within Puligny MontrachetBluses, Pr la Dame, Femelotte, Champ Perrier, and Equincemaking it unusually Puligny true for the appellation. Fruit is hand harvested, pressed gently, and fermented in oak (about 1012% new), then aged 12 months in barrel and a further 6 months in tank before a light fining and very light filtration if needed. The 2023 shows the houses hallmark precision: