Puligny-Montrachet – 2010
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Vineyard Profile
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Size: 4.64 hectares (11.47 acres)
Les Brelances: 32 ouvrées (3.38 acres), planted in 1966 and 2003
Les Grands Champs: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in 1990
Les Nosroyes: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in 1967
Les Reuchaux: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in 1989
La Rue aux Vaches: 8 ouvrées (0.85 acre), planted in 1963
Les Tremblots: 40 ouvrées (4.23 acres), planted in 1955,1970,1972,1979 and 1982
Les Houlières: 4.5 ouvrées (0.48 acre), planted in 1980 - Appellation: Burgundy
- Location: Seven parcels in Puligny-Montrachet
- Cultivation: 100% biodynamic
- Soil: Calcareous clay
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Vintage Report
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Ripeness monitored parcel-by-parcel for optimal harvest date
Hand harvested with grape sorting
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Vinification
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Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, “débourbage,” or “settling of the juice,” over 24 hours; then racking and running the must into cask
Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 18% new (maximum 1/2 Vosges, minimum 1/2 allier)
Matured 12 months in cask, then aged 6 months in tank and prepared for bottling
Homeopathic fining and very light filtering, if necessary
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Reviews
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Puligny-Montrachet – 2010 – 90 points, Outstanding – Burghound.com
"There is a lovely sense of refinement and energy to the silky and pure middle weight flavors that possess fine precision as well as faultless balance on the lingering finish."
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Puligny-Montrachet – 2010 – 90 points – The Wine Advocate
“…caresses the palate with soft, expressive fruit…Hints of smoke, slate and crushed rocks are layered into the textured, inviting finish…another terrific entry-level offering from Leflaive.”