Finer aromas and tighter, better defined flavours. Very good acidity, more linearity but very easy to drink. – sweet ripe fruit flavours come as afterthoughts.
Leflaive
2009 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières
2009 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Combettes
2009 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles
2008 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Combettes
2008 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières
2001 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles
A much deeper colour than the 93 bourgogne. The colour made me rush to smell – but no problems with oxidation here, only caramelised butter and hints of citrus for freshness – it was actually very nice. In the mouth it definitely needed time to unwind and I’m sure it never fully did, but the texture and impression is of density coupled to long, lingering flavours. Not much complexity today or even excitement come to that, despite all, it still made a strong impression around our table.
2006 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières
2006 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles
The nose here is gorgeous – a little understated maybe – high-toned fruit wrapped in a soft coating, but lovely. In the mouth finally we have a wine with the correct balance of concentration and acidity – it’s really excellent. Head and shoulders above the previous wines though still a laughable 169 swiss francs.