2010 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles
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2010 was the first vintage after Olivier and his brother Patrick produced their own wine from vineyards which had been re-acquired after being out of the family domaine for a number of years. Franck Grux was their winemaker. In the vineyards, they maintained the identical organic and biodynamic cultivation practices of Domaine Leflaive. This was not oxidised but it was a bit over the hill, having lost a bit of fruit and zest. But I forced it down! Good savour and I'm sure it had good energy and fruit in the past. (JR)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2010 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles shows lovely focus and delineation. Ripe apricots, mint, nectarine and spices flesh out in a relatively broad-shouldered version of Pucelles. There is good intensity in the fruit, even if all the structural elements aren't quite put together, at least not yet. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Olivier Leflaive's domaine lineup will be getting a big boost in the next few years with the addition of parcels in Sous le Dos d-Ane, Pucelles, Folatieres, Chevalier-Montrachet, and Batard-Montrachet that previously were part of the Domaine Leflaive holdings. In addition, Olivier Leflaive continues with a negociant operation, whose wines are reviewed separately to avoid confusion. Overall, I find the Domaine Olivier Leflaive bottlings more interesting than the Maison wines. All of these 2010s are fairly open and accessible. The best wines may hold for some time, but I don't think cellaring will result in meaningfully more complexity. Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700
More mineral than the Folatières, more restrained on the nose. Lovely tension just balanced by a gentle creaminess on the palate. Great harmony and length. (JH)
The 2010 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles shows lovely focus and delineation. Ripe apricots, mint, nectarine and spices flesh out in a relatively broad-shouldered version of Pucelles. There is good intensity in the fruit, even if all the structural elements aren't quite put together, at least not yet. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Aug 2012, www.robertparker.com