2005 Maison Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru
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The nose shows a marzipan sweetness, with lovely floral lift. Rich but tight, in a considerably drier and steelier style than the Clos des Mouches. In fact, this penetrating, austere wine is not much fun to taste today. Finishes with brisk, pure flavors of citrus peel, powdered stone and white flowers. Philippe Drouhin finds this more easygoing than I do. This will need several years of bottle aging.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pure, lively nose features spring flowers, spearmint and coriander. Dense but juicy in the mouth, with vibrant peach and mineral flavors and good floral cut. On the lean side for 2005 but in a positive way. Finishes supple, with a flavor of powdered stone and sneaky length.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.