Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Champ Canet Vintage:2019 It's a complex and compelling

It's a complex and compelling example of Cote Rotie

I mildly prefer the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet because of its marginally better sense of verve but I underscore that the difference is slight and it’s obviously an open question as to how the two wines will compare over time – in sum

the Les Cailles ratchets it up yet another notch with its spicy and pure blend of cassis

There is a velvety firmness to the mid-palate before moving onto an elongated finish that grows in complexity and amplitude as the expression resonates harmoniously

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Olivier Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet Champ Canet Vintage:2019 It's a complex and compellingModerate wood sets off the pear and apple compote aromas that are cut with hints of acacia blossom and freshly sliced fennel. There is more refinement to the sleek, delicious and sappy flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while delivering fine length on the lemony finale. Like several wines in the range, this needs to develop more depth, but it should do just that in time.