The light to medium-bodied, silky-textured 2003 Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain (white) reveals notes of fresh mint leaves in its aromas as well as flavors. Soft and fleshy, notes of ripe apples can be discerned in its expressive personality. Drink it over the next 4 years.
One final note: Pierre-Yves Colin (and others) have also found the mint/pine resin characteristics in this small firm’s wines. While these traits are not unappealing, he is baffled as to where they can come from since he acquires fruit from numerous sources and uses barrels that others employ without the same results.
Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 757-8185