Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Folatieres

Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Folatieres(from 3 separate parcels spread out over the entire vineyard). Last year from barrel this was restrained to the point of being almost mute but that is no longer the case as the nose is now overtly expressive with very ripe and again borderline exotic aromas of yellow orchard fruit along with the more classic scents of citrus, pear and acacia blossom. There is very good verve and punch to the detailed and mineral inflected middle weight flavors that

Tasted blind

The effect is graceful and focused

Stronger balsamic notes emerge with time in the glass

I gave it a couple of extra days open to be sure just how lovely it was

beautifully textured flavors underpinned by solid but ripe tannins and the same floral note that many of these '95s display

achieving veritable racy elegance that sets it apart

the lowest score any of these lots received was 94-96 (Les Beaumes)

This is one of the top releases from Piedmont this year

This is very classy

The 2009 Malartic-Lagravière comprises a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon

(from 11 different lieux-dits

this is somewhat awkward and while it may harmonize