Puligny-Montrachet
Puligny-Montrachet
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Vinous (95-97)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet.Inc. TAX€6,380.87 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent.Inc. TAX€3,001.48 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent.Inc. TAX€5,408.80 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent.Inc. TAX€3,467.20 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Still on its fine lees. A fine fresh very pale primrose colour. Super discreet nose, just offering some light floral notes at first, but you know there is so much more to come. It is not over exuberant but the fruit comes across the palate in little wavelets, perfectly balanced acidity, the oak subsumed into the intensity of the fruit. The 2022 Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet bows out with a wonderfully long and fine finish. Drink from 2034-2045. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€2,665.33 -
Vinous (90-92)
Pale, green-tinged yellow. Captivating scents of white peach, citrus fruits, spices and noble Puligny herbs, lifted by a suggestion of anise. A pure, nicely balanced midweight with a very primary estery banana note and a saline nuance. Currently showing more intensity than dimension, this promising premier cru finishes slightly edgy but long. Still, on this day the finished 2016 was clearly deeper.Inc. TAX€1,246.38 -
Imbued with the splendour of Burgundy's terroir, the Lamy-Pillot Montrachet Grand Cru 2004 is supplied by the revered Lamy-Pillot family, winemakers for generations. Crafted in France's Côte de Beaune region, this illustrious Chardonnay-dominant grand vin is harvested from vines matured in iron-rich clay soils, contributing a distinct minerality.
Oppulent aromas of ripe orchard fruits, citrus, and delicate oakiness are testament to traditional vinification methods, with each cluster carefully handpicked during the September harvest. Resting in oak barrels for an extended period, the wine further develops the celebrated complexity associated with the Montrachet lineage.
This Lamy-Pillot Montrachet Grand Cru 2004 is a wine enthusiasts' delight, commanding attention with its aging potential, depth, and refined elegance. Its richness of flavour, expertly-balanced acidity, and enduring finish are characteristic of this producer's dedication to sublime craftsmanship. A bottle to cherish, this vintage encapsulates the essence of Burgundy.
Inc. TAX€922.50 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru was picked on August 25, the earliest harvest in the history of the Domaine Leflaive, and the resulting wine was another of the sleepers in this tasting, unfurling in the glass with an attractive bouquet of white flowers, fresh peach, tangerine, pear, pastry cream and warm bread. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, expansive and satiny textured, with a layered and open-knit core that's fleshy but lively, concluding with a long and precise finish. This is a forward Chevalier from Leflaive that's already drinking well, but it's a superb effort.Inc. TAX€8,140.38 -
Tim Atkin MW (99)
Situated above Le Montrachet and often rivalling it in bottle, this is a superb release from Domaine Leflaive that is one of the white wines of the vintage. Rich, yet floral, it's a remarkably dense, multi-layered wine that's more focused than the Bâtard. Ethereal and graceful, it offers flavours of orange peel, white peach and vanilla oak, underpinned by a chalky, tangy bite.Inc. TAX€4,937.20 -
Decanter (98)
My (SB) wine of the vintage. It has a huge, intense nose of lime, pears and apricot with aromatic tension and complexity. A fine, assertive and extremely youthful attack: concentrated yet racy and very mineral from start to finish. A racehorse of a wine with amazing length and detail, and that classic, stony minerality.Inc. TAX€6,785.20 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive is stunning from bottle, wafting from the glass with a lovely nose of lemon pith, wet stones, spring flowers and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and multidimensional, with extraordinary intensity and mid-palate depth, a long, lingering finish and an effortless sense of cohesion and completeness. But what's especially impressive about this Chevalier is its grace and textural elegance in this vintage: while its concentration and amplitude certainly reflect the year, nothing is out of place. A step up over even the superb Bâtard-Montrachet and one of the high points of the 2015 vintage in white Burgundy.Inc. TAX€5,015.20 -
Vinous (89-91)
(tasted from cuve Pale, green-tinged yellow. Reduced, meaty aromas of lime, flowers, vanilla, spices, flint and truffle. Round and broad but with good firm acid spine. This, too, is a bit diffuse today and in need of more verve. Finishes with very good breadth and length. The wine's acids have not yet harmonized with the fruit.Inc. TAX€5,006.77 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2013 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon, which was bottled in June, has a well defined bouquet with flint and light smoky scents with just a hint of quince coming through with aeration. The palate is nicely poised with good weight on the entry, a touch of light honey and mandarin, poised if not persistent on the finish. I would afford this a couple of years in the cellar.Inc. TAX€3,052.38 -
Wine Spectator (93)
A fresh style, with a gossamer texture framing lemon, apple and white peach flavors. Accents of baking spices and mineral add depth as this unfolds to a long, intense aftertaste. Best from 2019 through 2025.Inc. TAX€3,100.38 -
Vinous (92)
The 2006 Puligny-Montrachet Folatières from Leflaive was layered, rich and weighty, with tons of character, while Sauzet’s 2006 Puligny-Montrachet Referts showed more of a flinty, mineral-driven personality. Both were beautiful.Inc. TAX€4,120.38 -
Wine Spectator (94)
This white starts out rich and creamy, offering lemon cake, peach, spring blossom and pastry flavors, gaining focus on the finish, where the vibrant structure emerges. Fine length. Drink now through 2027. 650 cases made, 94 cases imported.Inc. TAX€3,784.38 -
Wine Spectator (94)
This bright version evokes lime blossom, apple, hazelnut and stone notes. Lean and athletic, presenting a firm yet refined structure and a long finish of citrus and mineral. The oak is beautifully integrated. Best from 2016 through 2026. 326 cases imported. -BSInc. TAX€8,102.77 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)
5*s Pale colour with a discreet lemon and lime nose, but a suggestion of concentration. The citrus theme continues on the palate but it is not too dominant. A very pure and classy wine, the lemon notes continue through to the back of the palate. DIAM 'D'Inc. TAX€4,648.38 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes (Domaine Louis Jadot) is a decided success, offering up notes of ripe citrus fruit, white flowers, honeycomb, blanched almonds and mint. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, glossy and layered, with tangy acids, excellent depth at the core and a long, mouthwatering finish.Inc. TAX€955.98 -
Burghound (91-94)
There is a phenolic hint (think nut or olive oil) to the smoky mix of petrol, apple, dried apricot and white peach aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. I very much like the sense of underlying tension to the caressing, exceptionally rich and generously proportioned big-bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the moderately structured and sneaky long finish. This is actually very forward for a young Montrachet, but I suspect that once it is in bottle it will tighten up considerably.Inc. TAX€4,076.87 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru is promising, bursting with notes of pear, white flowers, citrus oil and toasted bread. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it's satiny and concentrated, with fine depth at the core and chalky grip on the finish.Inc. TAX€3,988.38 -
Le Montrachet Grand Cru covers only 8 hectares between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This particular area was known during the 13th century as ‘Mont Rachas’. ‘La rache’ in the Burgundian dialect is commonly known as ringworm, a skin disease that causes hair loss. This baldness gives its name to the bare and stony hillside, which grew only thorny bushes until vines were planted. The terroir of Montrachet is a notable exception because its brown soils, usually reserved for Pinot Noir, transform here the Chardonnay into one of the greatest white wines in the world. The east exposure captures sunlight later in the evening. These factors are critical to achieve optimal ripeness. Our grapes come from a parcel with an area of 0.80 hectares which extends from the top to the bottom of the slope in the central part of North Montrachet, situated on the Puligny-Montrachet side.Inc. TAX€4,078.38 -
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Wine Advocate (94)
Niellon's 2015 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru is superb, opening with a lovely nose of pastry cream, preserved lemon, beeswax and toasted nuts, framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and textural, with a glossy attack, a deep mid-palate, and a bright, lightly grippy finish. While this is a powerful, dramatic Chevalier Montrachet it's very nicely balanced.Inc. TAX€3,904.19 -
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Vinous (93)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru has a heavy reduction on the nose that masks the terroir, but that will dissipate with time. The palate is (again) very reduced at the moment, good weight and concentration, quite muscular yet missing a bit of grace on the finish. Difficult to figure this out. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.Inc. TAX€2,086.49 -
Inc. TAX€1,749.73 -
Exuding the epitome of luxury and refined taste, the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2019 is a beacon of the Burgundy winemaking tradition. Each vintage of this prestigious Chardonnay bears the testament of unfading dedication to quality by the winegrower, Pierre Girardin. Reserved with a select group of 10 vineyards, the Montrachet terroir lends a vibrant minerality and intensity to the final wine. Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2019 showcases an elegant blend of stone fruit flavours with notes of hazelnut and vanilla.
Grown in the gently sloping vineyards of the Côte de Beaune region in Eastern France, the 2019 vintage holds up the Girardin family's reputation, known for crafting expressive wines with precision, complexity and longevity. Explore the exceptional balance, depth and energy of the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2019 yourself – a testament to Burgundian finesse.
Inc. TAX€4,351.46 -
Delve into the supreme sophistication of the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2021, a classic opus from renowned Burgundian maker, Pierre Girardin. Hailing from the vineyards of Côte de Beaune, this white Chardonnay is noted for its sublime complexity and graceful ageing potential. Girardin, carrying forward a family tradition since 1570, has crafted this wine using meticulous techniques that honour the terroir's distinct character. Perfectly ripened grapes are handpicked, fermented naturally, and aged in French oak barrels, imbuing elegant oak nuances and a delicate mineral finish.
Exquisite aromas of almond, honeysuckle, and delectable citrus fruits underscore its versatility and balance. As a vintage Grand Cru, the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2021 offers unparalleled richness and depth, making it a prized choice amongst those who appreciate the highest echelons of fine wine. Immerse in this vibrant, textured symphony of flavours and experience the epitome of a truly superior Chardonnay.
Inc. TAX€7,153.45
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Vinous (95-97)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet.In Bond€5,295.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent.In Bond€2,495.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent.In Bond€4,495.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent.In Bond€2,880.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Still on its fine lees. A fine fresh very pale primrose colour. Super discreet nose, just offering some light floral notes at first, but you know there is so much more to come. It is not over exuberant but the fruit comes across the palate in little wavelets, perfectly balanced acidity, the oak subsumed into the intensity of the fruit. The 2022 Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet bows out with a wonderfully long and fine finish. Drink from 2034-2045. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€2,210.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Pale, green-tinged yellow. Captivating scents of white peach, citrus fruits, spices and noble Puligny herbs, lifted by a suggestion of anise. A pure, nicely balanced midweight with a very primary estery banana note and a saline nuance. Currently showing more intensity than dimension, this promising premier cru finishes slightly edgy but long. Still, on this day the finished 2016 was clearly deeper.In Bond€1,020.00 -
Imbued with the splendour of Burgundy's terroir, the Lamy-Pillot Montrachet Grand Cru 2004 is supplied by the revered Lamy-Pillot family, winemakers for generations. Crafted in France's Côte de Beaune region, this illustrious Chardonnay-dominant grand vin is harvested from vines matured in iron-rich clay soils, contributing a distinct minerality.
Oppulent aromas of ripe orchard fruits, citrus, and delicate oakiness are testament to traditional vinification methods, with each cluster carefully handpicked during the September harvest. Resting in oak barrels for an extended period, the wine further develops the celebrated complexity associated with the Montrachet lineage.
This Lamy-Pillot Montrachet Grand Cru 2004 is a wine enthusiasts' delight, commanding attention with its aging potential, depth, and refined elegance. Its richness of flavour, expertly-balanced acidity, and enduring finish are characteristic of this producer's dedication to sublime craftsmanship. A bottle to cherish, this vintage encapsulates the essence of Burgundy.
In Bond€765.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru was picked on August 25, the earliest harvest in the history of the Domaine Leflaive, and the resulting wine was another of the sleepers in this tasting, unfurling in the glass with an attractive bouquet of white flowers, fresh peach, tangerine, pear, pastry cream and warm bread. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, expansive and satiny textured, with a layered and open-knit core that's fleshy but lively, concluding with a long and precise finish. This is a forward Chevalier from Leflaive that's already drinking well, but it's a superb effort.In Bond€6,765.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (99)
Situated above Le Montrachet and often rivalling it in bottle, this is a superb release from Domaine Leflaive that is one of the white wines of the vintage. Rich, yet floral, it's a remarkably dense, multi-layered wine that's more focused than the Bâtard. Ethereal and graceful, it offers flavours of orange peel, white peach and vanilla oak, underpinned by a chalky, tangy bite.In Bond€4,105.00 -
Decanter (98)
My (SB) wine of the vintage. It has a huge, intense nose of lime, pears and apricot with aromatic tension and complexity. A fine, assertive and extremely youthful attack: concentrated yet racy and very mineral from start to finish. A racehorse of a wine with amazing length and detail, and that classic, stony minerality.In Bond€5,645.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive is stunning from bottle, wafting from the glass with a lovely nose of lemon pith, wet stones, spring flowers and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and multidimensional, with extraordinary intensity and mid-palate depth, a long, lingering finish and an effortless sense of cohesion and completeness. But what's especially impressive about this Chevalier is its grace and textural elegance in this vintage: while its concentration and amplitude certainly reflect the year, nothing is out of place. A step up over even the superb Bâtard-Montrachet and one of the high points of the 2015 vintage in white Burgundy.In Bond€4,170.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
(tasted from cuve Pale, green-tinged yellow. Reduced, meaty aromas of lime, flowers, vanilla, spices, flint and truffle. Round and broad but with good firm acid spine. This, too, is a bit diffuse today and in need of more verve. Finishes with very good breadth and length. The wine's acids have not yet harmonized with the fruit.In Bond€4,135.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2013 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon, which was bottled in June, has a well defined bouquet with flint and light smoky scents with just a hint of quince coming through with aeration. The palate is nicely poised with good weight on the entry, a touch of light honey and mandarin, poised if not persistent on the finish. I would afford this a couple of years in the cellar.In Bond€2,525.00 -
Wine Spectator (93)
A fresh style, with a gossamer texture framing lemon, apple and white peach flavors. Accents of baking spices and mineral add depth as this unfolds to a long, intense aftertaste. Best from 2019 through 2025.In Bond€2,565.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2006 Puligny-Montrachet Folatières from Leflaive was layered, rich and weighty, with tons of character, while Sauzet’s 2006 Puligny-Montrachet Referts showed more of a flinty, mineral-driven personality. Both were beautiful.In Bond€3,415.00 -
Wine Spectator (94)
This white starts out rich and creamy, offering lemon cake, peach, spring blossom and pastry flavors, gaining focus on the finish, where the vibrant structure emerges. Fine length. Drink now through 2027. 650 cases made, 94 cases imported.In Bond€3,135.00 -
Wine Spectator (94)
This bright version evokes lime blossom, apple, hazelnut and stone notes. Lean and athletic, presenting a firm yet refined structure and a long finish of citrus and mineral. The oak is beautifully integrated. Best from 2016 through 2026. 326 cases imported. -BSIn Bond€6,715.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)
5*s Pale colour with a discreet lemon and lime nose, but a suggestion of concentration. The citrus theme continues on the palate but it is not too dominant. A very pure and classy wine, the lemon notes continue through to the back of the palate. DIAM 'D'In Bond€3,855.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes (Domaine Louis Jadot) is a decided success, offering up notes of ripe citrus fruit, white flowers, honeycomb, blanched almonds and mint. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, glossy and layered, with tangy acids, excellent depth at the core and a long, mouthwatering finish.In Bond€778.00 -
Burghound (91-94)
There is a phenolic hint (think nut or olive oil) to the smoky mix of petrol, apple, dried apricot and white peach aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. I very much like the sense of underlying tension to the caressing, exceptionally rich and generously proportioned big-bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the moderately structured and sneaky long finish. This is actually very forward for a young Montrachet, but I suspect that once it is in bottle it will tighten up considerably.In Bond€3,375.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru is promising, bursting with notes of pear, white flowers, citrus oil and toasted bread. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it's satiny and concentrated, with fine depth at the core and chalky grip on the finish.In Bond€3,305.00 -
Le Montrachet Grand Cru covers only 8 hectares between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This particular area was known during the 13th century as ‘Mont Rachas’. ‘La rache’ in the Burgundian dialect is commonly known as ringworm, a skin disease that causes hair loss. This baldness gives its name to the bare and stony hillside, which grew only thorny bushes until vines were planted. The terroir of Montrachet is a notable exception because its brown soils, usually reserved for Pinot Noir, transform here the Chardonnay into one of the greatest white wines in the world. The east exposure captures sunlight later in the evening. These factors are critical to achieve optimal ripeness. Our grapes come from a parcel with an area of 0.80 hectares which extends from the top to the bottom of the slope in the central part of North Montrachet, situated on the Puligny-Montrachet side.In Bond€3,380.00
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In Bond€3,610.00
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Wine Advocate (94)
Niellon's 2015 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru is superb, opening with a lovely nose of pastry cream, preserved lemon, beeswax and toasted nuts, framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and textural, with a glossy attack, a deep mid-palate, and a bright, lightly grippy finish. While this is a powerful, dramatic Chevalier Montrachet it's very nicely balanced.In Bond€3,235.00 -
In Bond€1,295.00
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Vinous (93)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru has a heavy reduction on the nose that masks the terroir, but that will dissipate with time. The palate is (again) very reduced at the moment, good weight and concentration, quite muscular yet missing a bit of grace on the finish. Difficult to figure this out. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.In Bond€1,735.00 -
In Bond€1,455.00
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Exuding the epitome of luxury and refined taste, the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2019 is a beacon of the Burgundy winemaking tradition. Each vintage of this prestigious Chardonnay bears the testament of unfading dedication to quality by the winegrower, Pierre Girardin. Reserved with a select group of 10 vineyards, the Montrachet terroir lends a vibrant minerality and intensity to the final wine. Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2019 showcases an elegant blend of stone fruit flavours with notes of hazelnut and vanilla.
Grown in the gently sloping vineyards of the Côte de Beaune region in Eastern France, the 2019 vintage holds up the Girardin family's reputation, known for crafting expressive wines with precision, complexity and longevity. Explore the exceptional balance, depth and energy of the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2019 yourself – a testament to Burgundian finesse.
In Bond€3,620.00 -
Delve into the supreme sophistication of the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2021, a classic opus from renowned Burgundian maker, Pierre Girardin. Hailing from the vineyards of Côte de Beaune, this white Chardonnay is noted for its sublime complexity and graceful ageing potential. Girardin, carrying forward a family tradition since 1570, has crafted this wine using meticulous techniques that honour the terroir's distinct character. Perfectly ripened grapes are handpicked, fermented naturally, and aged in French oak barrels, imbuing elegant oak nuances and a delicate mineral finish.
Exquisite aromas of almond, honeysuckle, and delectable citrus fruits underscore its versatility and balance. As a vintage Grand Cru, the Pierre Girardin Montrachet Blanc Grand Cru 2021 offers unparalleled richness and depth, making it a prized choice amongst those who appreciate the highest echelons of fine wine. Immerse in this vibrant, textured symphony of flavours and experience the epitome of a truly superior Chardonnay.
In Bond€5,950.00
