Puligny Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive 2013

**Note: from two very large parcels of vines totaling over 3 ha**A strikingly elegant nose presents a broad range of yellow and white orchard fruits with ample honeysuckle, spice, lilac and citrus nuances. The mouth feel of the medium-bodied flavors is notably finer and wonderfully seductive before concluding in a palate coating, saline and linear finish that possesses superb depth and length. Like the Combettes this is clearly built-to-age and while it will certainly be capable of rewarding longer-term cellaring it should be approachable after only 6 to 8 years.

Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles has a fragrant, well defined bouquet that is very subtle, hints of praline beneath the citrus and mineral scents. The palate is fresh and crisp with vibrant acidity, lively and very saline. I love the tautness on the finish, the personality that this Puligny-Montrachet conveys. This is a Puligny-Montrachet from the top drawer. Tasted May 2016.

Pale gold. Richer, sweeter on the nose than the Iona Chardonnay 2015 served alongside. Chunky, chalky, even a little clunky next to the Iona! Very obviously bone dry. Very youthful and drier-tasting than the Iona. 13%Drink 2019-2028