Puligny-Montrachet
859. François Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Perrières, 2011
Drank just a couple of days after opening J. L. Chavy’s Perrières, and in a line-up of 3 Puligny 1er Cru 2011s, alongside Referts …
858. Jean-Louis Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Perrières, 2008
Opened just because, and I’d say this is in early-mid maturity. Another 3-5 years for my 2nd bottle, perhaps. Classic Puligny, I think, and …
770. Jean-Marc Pillot, Puligny-Montrachet Les Noyers Bret, 2011
Similar fennel, cream and yellow fruit profile, broadly, as the 1er cru, but without such fruit intensity or length. Oak further in the background, …
700. Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet, 2005
Given the comparative ripeness of the 2005 vintage, this is a bit of a lean, mean, minerally Puligny. Mid gold. Dry, smoky, ‘gunflint’, mineral-led …
489. Remoissenet, Puligny-Montrachet, 2006
A present for speaking at LBS, this one, which seemed very suitable to drink at dinner with Katy, Tim and Sarah, to accompany red …
336. Olivier Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Referts, 2002
Hmmm… enigmatic, this one. One of the ‘finer’ wines in the first Optimor case, so I cracked it earlier than I probably would have. …
305. Louis Latour, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits, 1999
First Burgundy of the Christmas season (after Graüburgunder and Château Montrose on Christmas Day itself). Andy & Sarah’s for Boxing Day to 28th, with …
261. Olivier Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny, 2000
So, the day after Princess’ wedding, recovering with a whole roast pig (!), and as the dregs drifted away, the hard core of family …