Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Meix

Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet MeixNA

This is a bit finer than usual thanks to the relatively dense but fine-grained tannins though I underscore that finer than usual or not

(90-93)/2023+

The medium-bodied flavors possess more evident minerality on the bone dry and youthfully austere finish that is presently a bit tough and attenuated

Boillot calls it his Bâtard du Milieu

enhanced by a suave floral quality and a hint of orange zest

stone and violets serves as a stunning introduction to the cool

7-hectare vineyard planted in 1979 in Laguardia at 600 meters altitude in slopes and terraces

A melange of dark

it requires another 2-3 years of cellaring

cool and complex aromas of Granny Smith apples

weight and volume to the succulent

Here the wood is less subtle though by no means excessive as the otherwise pure