2020 Puligny Montrachet Les Referts
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The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru has a lively bouquet with real depth: touches of orchard fruit and crushed stone, with popcorn and oil resin hints underneath. This is very well-defined and difficult to drag your nose away. The palate is nicely balanced with a crisp bead of acidity, taut and fresh, with a slightly oily texture and a vibrant, spicy finish. This is focused and feels persistent in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Cask sample. Light, creamy nose. Broad and richer than most but still with good, well-integrated acidity. Neat and as yet fairly unformed. Good length though. (JR)
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru is a little more backward on the nose compared to the Champ Canet, though it gradually opens with aeration, light sea spray scents complementing the malic fruit. The palate is well balanced with a lightly-spiced entry, quite waxy in texture with orange rind and quince towards the vibrant and pretty finish. Very fine.