2013 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres
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Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières did not reach my estimation from when I tasted this from stainless steel vat. It has an attractive bouquet with cold stone and yellow flower scents developing with aeration. So far so good. The palate is a little shrill on the entry, tense but missing real depth and precision on the finish. This does improve with 10-15 minutes in the glass, gaining a little more tension and personality so perhaps it is simply a case of needing more time. I'll keep the faith and temper more score. Tasted May 2016.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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(this and the following premier crus were bottled in March): Pale, bright yellow. Musky, fruit-driven aromas of ripe peach, nectarine and tangerine. Supple and plump but dry, showing less obvious acidity and cut than the Clavoillon. Finishes with a dusty impression of extract. But in an awkward stage two months after the bottling.
Rich and rather magnificent nose. Formal and fine with real grace and dignity. Not that forthcoming at the moment; a bit reticent but promising. Very slightly hard on the finish for now. Not a flatterer. (JR)
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