2003 Puligny Montrachet Les Clavoillons
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I have not tasted the 2003 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon for a number of years, but looking back, perhaps I was a bit mean in my evaluation. It handles the warmth of that infamous season capably on the nose with light honeysuckle and waxy aromas (not unlike the Nuits Saint Georges Clos de l'Arlot Blanc 2007 tasted alongside.) The palate is medium-bodied with commendable acidity and it comes across more like a very decent Sonoma Chardonnay than Puligny-Montrachet. That's not a criticism, rather an observation. Drink over the next 4 or 5 years.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Very pale yellow. Peach and its skin and mint on the slightly exotic, warm nose. Quite round for this bottling, with distinctly exotic lichee and licorice notes. Finishes a bit dry, with a slight alcoholic burn.
The mineral-infused aromatics of the 2003 Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon (white) lead to an elegant, feminine, medium-bodied personality. This satin-textured wine is suave, well-focused, and sports a delightful flavor profile filled with minerals, sage, thyme, and spices. Projected maturity: now-2012. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661
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