The 2000 Puligny-Montrachet Les Chalumeaux has a nose crammed with spices, poached pears, candied apples, and flowers. It is rich, ripe, and medium to full-bodied. Candied lemons are interspersed with soft, sweet pears in this refined offering's personality. It is broad, plush, highly expressive, and impressively combines sensuality and brightness. Projected maturity: 2003-2010.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802; and Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725