1997 Puligny Montrachet Les Combettes
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The 1997 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes reveals mouth-watering scents of candied almonds, apples, and pears. It is not as flashy a wine as the Folatieres, preferring to express itself in a more elegant manner. This medium-bodied, thick, velvety-textured, and focused wine is extremely well-balanced, deeply ripe, and impeccably crafted. Stones, white flowers, and sweet pears can be found in its delineated flavor profile and throughout its impressive finish. Projected maturity: 2000-2006+ Importer: Wilson Daniels, St. Helena, CA; (707) 963-9661.
The 1997 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes reveals mouth-watering scents of candied almonds, apples, and pears. It is not as flashy a wine as the Folatieres, preferring to express itself in a more elegant manner. This medium-bodied, thick, velvety-textured, and focused wine is extremely well-balanced, deeply ripe, and impeccably crafted. Stones, white flowers, and sweet pears can be found in its delineated flavor profile and throughout its impressive finish. Projected maturity: 2000-2006+ Jun 1999, www.robertparker.com
Broader aromas of grilled nuts, lemon and smoke. Less evolved in the middle palate; conveys a stronger impression of acidity today than the Folatieres. Very firm, even slightly hard on the back end, almost like a '96. Very solidly built wine, with nicely integrated acidity.
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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