2004 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(in cuve; this and the Bienvenue were the only 2004s that had not been fined yet) Slightly tired nose shows a flinty note of reduction. High-pitched, even a bit hard-edged, in the mouth, with intense apricot and peach flavors framed by strong acids. Finishes long and brisk. This should age well.
Green-tinged color. Captivating, highly nuanced, leesy nose combines lime, white flowers, minerals, spices, hazelnut and herbs. Rich, chewy and sweet, with ripe acids giving the flavors an impression of energy. Less opulent today than the Combettes, more rectilinear. Finishes uncompromisingly dry and long. This wine always starts with less volume, then opens slowly with bottle age, Morey volunteers.
About the producer
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards