In Bond Fine Wine. 2002 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Clavoillons 1er Cru, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • White Burgundy in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 90/100 (AM). Drinking window: 2009+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 90/100 · Vinous, 01/09/2004
Complex, precise aromas of apricot, mirabelle , honey and smoke. Silky, fat and full if quite dry; considerably richer than the young 2003, with sound framing acidity. Finishes very long, with a subtle whiplash of flavor. This has filled in quite nicely since I tasted it from barrel last spring.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 90/100 · Burghound, 01/07/2005 · Drink 2009+
This is more elegant than usual on the nose with lovely white flower and peach aromas that blend into round, sweet, nicely plump and remarkably fresh middle weight flavors that display real verve and fine finishing complexity. This is beautifully balanced and I like the snappy supporting acidity.