Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres, Domaine Leflaive 2004 (OWC 6)

Description

By Burghound in 2007 (AM92)

As it always is, the nose is finer and decidedly more elegant with really stylish white flower and spiced pear aromas cut with subtle notes of lemon peel that dissolve into pungently mineral medium full flavors built on a base of understatement and finesse rather than power yet there is striking length on the stony finish. This is crystalline in its purity and while it doesn’t have the depth of material that the Pucelles and Combettes are blessed with, I actually prefer the character here. Note that while there is a very subtle hint of reduction here, it’s much less pronounced than in the more recently bottled examples. *Outstanding*

By Wine Spectator in 2008 (WS92)

Gorgeous nose combining toast and mineral aromas introduces this silky white Burgundy. Light-weight yet finely detailed, with citrus, hazelnut and mineral flavors. Terrific balance and integration, with a long finish.