Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet

Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet(from every lieu dit in Puligny except for Trzin and Charmes). Moderate wood influence frames the ripe and fresh aromas of mostly petrol, floral and essence of pear. There is both solid mid palate density to the attractively vibrant flavors that possess a seductive texture while delivering fine length on the balanced finale. This does however need to develop better depth, which isnt necessarily an inconvenience as the cellar time should help the wood

It is sexy and unabashed and gives clear chocolate and damson puree

Then again

5 ha monopole with 30+ year old vines)

all supported by firm and even borderline rustic tannins that contrast considerably with the sleek mid-palate texture

There is enough reduction to notice though not so much as to completely dominate the floralsuffused nose

Discreet wood frames the once again decidedly cool and restrained aromas of red and dark berry fruit aromas that are laced with notes of earth and the sauvage

Lots of race and sinew

Moderate reduction presently dominates the fruit though there is good freshness and verve to the unusually refined flavors relative to what is typical for the genre

Racy and lively with a good spine of ripe fruit and no obvious sweetness nor alcohol

Soft wood sets off the subtly spiced red berry fruit aromas that lead to round

It just feels a bit foursquare toward the finish

although not so listed