Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles

Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet PucellesHere too there is enough sulfur to render the nose difficult to read though soft floral nuance of acacia and honeysuckle do escape the funk. Otherwise there is lovely intensity to the caressing and attractively detailed medium bodied flavors that possess a highly refined mouthfeel, all wrapped in a saline and sappy finish. This too will need to add depth with bottle age but again, given the potential it should be able to accomplish that.

on the plateau calcaire

with a lasting

so there was little surprise when Deutz produced an Amour from the highly acclaimed 2008 vintage

cumin and cardamom

This is a super-classic Barolo from Brovia

complicated by a distinctly stony

There is a highly seductive palate feel as well as a beguiling inner mouth perfume to the concentrated medium weight flavors but despite the richness there is also fine precision on the powerful

A slightly more elegant if more restrained nose offers up spiced plum and dark currant scents along with attractive floral hints and in particular lavender and violet

but in the long run

but it also has the pedigree and beautiful inner structure for long cellar aging

Dark cherry and blackberry find balanced contrast against layers of spice

pomegranate and earth