Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Folatieres other_regions_italy The 2009 Croft has a

The 2009 Croft has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry

mineral-infused fruit flows from the glass as the large-scaled Lazzarito gradually shows off its class

6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot

ripe tannins that spread out to coat the palate

fennel and star anise

Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Folatieres other_regions_italy The 2009 Croft has a(from 3 separate parcels spread out over the entire vineyard). Last year from barrel this was restrained to the point of being almost mute but that is no longer the case as the nose is now overtly expressive with very ripe and again borderline exotic aromas of yellow orchard fruit along with the more classic scents of citrus, pear and acacia blossom. There is very good verve and punch to the detailed and mineral inflected middle weight flavors that