2003 Puligny Montrachet Champs Gains
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Superripe aromas of peach and nutty oak; nicely perfumed but a bit less pristine than the Clos de la Barre. Fat and sweet in the mouth, with the impression of aromatic persistence continuing. Finishes with a stony firmness. Lafon says he did not like this wine at the beginning but that it developed a minerally quality in barrel.
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The Wine Advocate
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Delightful scents reminiscent of freshly cut flowers make up the nose of the 2003 Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain (white). A sexy, seductive wine, it sensually penetrates the mouth, deploying waves of super-soft pears, apples, and spices that linger throughout its lengthy finish. Texturally reminiscent of a goose-down pillow, this is a light to medium-bodied beauty to drink over the next 6 years. Importers: Daniel Johnnes/Jeroboam Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 625-2505, Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799; and Beaune Imports, Berkeley Ca; tel. (510) 841-9815
(the only one of these 2003s that had already been racked) Quite unforthcoming on the nose. Chewy and concentrated, with flavors of peach, apricot and spices. Very young, even slightly bitter-edged and hard, on the back end.
Delightful scents reminiscent of freshly cut flowers make up the nose of the 2003 Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain (white). A sexy, seductive wine, it sensually penetrates the mouth, deploying waves of super-soft pears, apples, and spices that linger throughout its lengthy finish. Texturally reminiscent of a goose-down pillow, this is a light to medium-bodied beauty to drink over the next 6 years. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate # 158 Apr 2005