2008 Puligny Montrachet
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(just finished its malo) Bright yellow. Aroma of orange juice with a slight lactic note; less pristine and vibrant than the young 2009. Fat, full and sweet for village wine, with palate-saturating fruit. At the moment, though, the wine's acidity seems a bit disjointed and there's less energy than the 2009 is showing. Still, the actual pH, according to Remy, is a healthy 3.1.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Malic fermentation aromas dominate the nose at present but have no ill effects on the racy, pure, detailed, indeed even chiseled middle weight flavors that also possess good energy and punch on the lingering finish. A fine if not sensational villages. Allen Meadows, Burghound , jun. 2010
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