2014 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles
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The 2014 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru has a taut, fresh and poised bouquet typical of this vintage. Green apples mix with crushed stone. The palate is (again) taut and linear, underpinned by a sharp line of acidity. There is real depth and clarity to this Les Pucelles, almost tangy on the finish. This will probably broach its peak in the next two or three years.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Leflaive's 2014 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles, which was the first vintage not bottled under cork (Diam "D" to be exact), is quite closed on the bouquet with cold stone and sea cave aromas that blossom with time. The palate is well balanced with a very sappy entry, a fine line of acidity and a crisp, quite spicy and persistent finish. I just think this Caillerets is very backward at the moment and will have more to give once afforded 2-3 years in bottle. This is a scintillating Les Pucelles, and guess what...it's not going to be corked!
The 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles has an open bouquet that to be honest, feels a little tight-lipped following the more garrulous and expressive Meursault Sous Le Dos d'Ane. There is strictness and conservatism surrounding the nose of this Les Pucelles, but hold on, for after 5-10 minutes it reveals tempting smoke, flint and even a faint scent of wild fennel. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity. It feels a little spicy on the entry with moderate depth, reserved in style with impressive depth on the finish that just needs to muster a little more nervosité throughout its ageing. Very fine, but certainly a wine that I would keep. Tasted December 2016.
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