2019 Puligny Montrachet Les Referts
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The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru has an expressive nose and a little more exoticism than its peers, with hints of passionfruit, roasted hazelnuts and a touch of vanilla pod in the background that emanates from the oak. The palate has a welcome note of bitter lemon on the entry. This Puligny is judiciously spiced and harmonious, building gradually toward its well-defined finish. It's not the most crystalline Puligny you will ever meet, but it comes across as being thoughtfully crafted and handles the precocity of the season better than others. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Réferts wafts from the glass with aromas of pear, orange oil and peach mingled with baking spices, white flowers and toasted nuts. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and concentrated, it's rich and layered, with a textural attack and a seamless, complete mid-palate.
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru, which comes from 50-year old vines, is the most mineral-driven of Carillon’s Premier Crus with petrichor and wet limestone scents percolating through the green apple scents. The palate is surfeit with energy, real tension from start to finish with a flinty finish that lingers in the mouth. This is very promising.