The superb 2002 Puligny-Montrachet Pucelles has an aromatic profile composed of baby powder and minerals. Medium-bodied, refined, and well-focused, it boasts loads of spiced apple flavors in its pure, concentrated core. This rich wine is admirably well-balanced, fresh, and impressively long. Projected maturity: 2005-2014. To Pierre Morey, the 2002s are “from normal yields and reflect their terroir, two signs of a great vintage.” He went on to add, “Though it was an easy year in the vineyard without any burnt grapes, freezes, or hail, I’ll admit we were very worried between the twentieth of August and tenth of September, when the weather was wet and dreary. Thankfully, we were saved by the north wind.” He added that in 2003, Puligny-Montrachet had battled freeze, multiple hailstorms, and oidium (powdery mildew). Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661