Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Truffières 2007
Rich and sumptuous, Puligny-Montrachet Les Truffières 2007 is deep in color with pale yellow accents.
Puligny-Montrachet is the 216 hectare geographical middleman of the white wine villages, bordered by Meursault to the north and by Chassagne-Montrachet to the south with which it harbours 5 of the 6 white Grands Crus in Burgundy. Puligny-Montrachet « Les Truffières » is situated high up on the slope just below the hamlet of Blagny. As the name suggests this vineyard was once a truffle-bed and now the wines it produces are equally sought after. The wine is rich and powerful without letting go of its remarkable finesse. Packed with ripe exotic fruits and a buttery fatness, the acidity balances the wine and keeps it steely. One for the cellar.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2007
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru
Vineyard Designation
Truffières
Fermentation
100% malolactic with 8-10 months in oak
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Spectator
87
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Rich and sumptuous, Puligny-Montrachet « Les Truffières » 2007 is deep in color with pale yellow accents. The nose is characterized by floral hints that are lightly spiced. The attack is straightforward and the flavors quite full. This is a wine with character, offering great persistence on the palate and a fresh, mineral-laden finale. Five to six years of cellaring with allow this wine to fully open up.
Ratings
Allen Meadows, Burghound: 92 points