Definitions
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- adjective
Rich in a way that indicates, and results from, long contact withlees . - adjective of wine Having such an aroma or flavor.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Lighter in body than you might expect, this refreshing white shows good acidity and understated leesy notes to go with more melon, peach and a little lemon.
LENNDEVOURS: 2009
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And, the finish is long with a little yeasty-leesy spiciness.
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Lighter in body than you might expect, this refreshing white shows good acidity and understated leesy notes to go with more melon, peach and a little lemon.
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And, the finish is long with a little yeasty-leesy spiciness.
Long Island Wine 2009
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And, the finish is long with a little yeasty-leesy spiciness.
New York Cork Club 2009
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This dense, rich, layered, multidimensional Chardonnay builds incrementally in the mouth to reveal leesy notes intermixed with liquid minerals, lemon rind, citrus oils, and orange marmalade.
The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005
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The Cuvée Indigène possesses leesy, smoky notes in its rich, concentrated style.
The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005
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The 1997 Chardonnay Point Rouge exhibits a terrific texture and a sensational buttery, leesy nose with subtle toasty oak.
The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005
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This Chardonnay is terrific on the palate, displaying explosive lemon/butter/honey flavors mixed with tropical fruit, mineral, and smoky, leesy components.
The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005
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Although less impressive than the 2002, the well-made 2003 Chardonnay Unfiltered offers beautiful leesy, nectarine, and brioche notes along with hints of custard and orange rind.
The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005
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