2018 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres
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The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru lacks a bit of delineation on the nose with apple blossom and light citrus aromas. Thankfully, it seems to gain a bit of stature in the glass. The palate is tight on the entry, good weight in the mouth, maybe with just a soupçon of botrytis, fanning out nicely towards the slightly creamy finish. I am not convinced about its longevity but I admire its concentration. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru is still backward and reticent on the nose, gunflint and light smoky aromas gently unfold from the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, a little more weighty than expected with touches of apricot and quince towards the citrus-fresh finish that leaves a residue of spice on the tongue. Excellent.
Cask sample. Smoky savoury nose. Creamy, lightly floral palate. Pretty intense and finely etched. Quite an early developer. (JR)