2002 Puligny Montrachet
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Aromas of orange, apricot, honey and white chocolate. Fruity, fat and lush, but kept fresh by tangy acidity. Nicely concentrated, mouthfilling village wine with very ripe apricot and peach flavors.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pears, apples, and spices can be discerned in the aromatic profile of the 2002 Puligny-Montrachet. This silky-textured, medium-bodied wine is broad, exhibits excellent depth, and offers flavors reminiscent of ripe pears awash in fresh minerals. Drink it over the next 5 years. To Pierre Morey, the 2002s are “from normal yields and reflect their terroir, two signs of a great vintage.” He went on to add, “Though it was an easy year in the vineyard without any burnt grapes, freezes, or hail, I’ll admit we were very worried between the twentieth of August and tenth of September, when the weather was wet and dreary. Thankfully, we were saved by the north wind.” He added that in 2003, Puligny-Montrachet had battled freeze, multiple hailstorms, and oidium (powdery mildew). Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661
Pears, apples, and spices can be discerned in the aromatic profile of the 2002 Puligny-Montrachet. This silky-textured, medium-bodied wine is broad, exhibits excellent depth, and offers flavors reminiscent of ripe pears awash in fresh minerals. Drink it over the next 5 years. ||To Pierre Morey, the 2002s are “from normal yields and reflect their terroir, two signs of a great vintage.” He went on to add, “Though it was an easy year in the vineyard without any burnt grapes, freezes, or hail, I’ll admit we were very worried between the twentieth of August and tenth of September, when the weather was wet and dreary. Thankfully, we were saved by the north wind.” He added that in 2003, Puligny-Montrachet had battled freeze, multiple hailstorms, and oidium (powdery mildew). Wine Advocate.February, 2004
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