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The October 2016 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Estimate: $275
1 x 2cm, 1 x 2.5cm, lightly bin soiled labels.
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92-95WA
"A stunning wine, the Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles displays an intensely spicy and floral nose, followed by a complex flavor profile of deeply roasted peaches, apricots, and minerals. This medium-to-full-bodied wine has a driving raciness that reminded me of Jadot's '95 Montrachet. I recommend waiting . . . before opening your first bottle . . . . This is one of the most profound Pulignys I have tasted . . . . The wines at the domaine are made by Meursault's Pierre Morey. I was impressed with the relationship he has with Madame Leflaive. The two openly share their thoughts, completely respecting each other's opinions. In most cellars there is an obviously dominant player, but at Domaine Leflaive it is a team effort. The wines spend on average 11 months in oak before being placed in stainless steel tanks for another 7 to 9 months (the Montrachet is never removed from oak). The domaine averaged 25 hectoliters/hectare in 1995 - less than 2 tons of fruit per acre."
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"A stunning wine, the Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles displays an intensely spicy and floral nose, followed by a complex flavor profile of deeply roasted peaches, apricots, and minerals. This medium-to-full-bodied wine has a driving raciness that reminded me of Jadot's '95 Montrachet. I recommend waiting . . . before opening your first bottle . . . . This is one of the most profound Pulignys I have tasted . . . . The wines at the domaine are made by Meursault's Pierre Morey. I was impressed with the relationship he has with Madame Leflaive. The two openly share their thoughts, completely respecting each other's opinions. In most cellars there is an obviously dominant player, but at Domaine Leflaive it is a team effort. The wines spend on average 11 months in oak before being placed in stainless steel tanks for another 7 to 9 months (the Montrachet is never removed from oak). The domaine averaged 25 hectoliters/hectare in 1995 - less than 2 tons of fruit per acre."
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