2019 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles
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Purchased as must, the 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles exhibits notes of orange oil, pear, crisp green apple, freshly baked bread and vanilla pod. Medium-bodied, ample and lively, it's open-knit and, though a creditable effort, lacks a little concentration and texture when compared with the best cuvées in the range.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru comes from bought must, the vines managed virtually organically except for one treatment during the growing season. This has a tightly wound, rather laconic bouquet that, despite coaxing, remains stubbornly mute. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh on the entry yet not quite achieving the same tension and nuance as the Puligny Champ Gain tasted alongside.