Tasting Highlights: More 2004 White Burgundy

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The famous vineyard of Le Montrachet lends its name to the Puligny-Montrachet appellation.

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The best domaines and houses excelled in Puligny-Montrachet in 2004, but choose carefully

Bruce Sanderson
Posted: June 1, 2007

Based on my tastings to date (more than 170 villages and premiers crus from Chassagne, Puligny and Meursault), the 2004s from Puligny-Montrachet show less consistency than those from its neighbors. Nonetheless, there are some excellent bottles hailing from Puligny's single vineyards.

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