2004 Puligny Montrachet
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Lovely sulphide lift to the nose and no shortage of ripeness on the nose – although the palate reveals a certain leanness. This is one of those less-than-fully-ripe vintages that Burgundy can withstand for its whites but you need to be a member of the club. Good balance and a really complete wine very much in the Leflaive style but no-one will lust after it. Another bottle was just far too astringent however. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(tasted from cuve Green-tinged color. Limey aroma is a bit dulled today. Offers good texture and a suggestion of candied fruits but comes across as somewhat reduced in its current form. Firm lemony acidity buffers the impression of richness. This seems more ample than the '05, but then this sample is just one cuvee out of eight.
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