1995 Puligny Montrachet Les Referts

With an austere nose of flint and stones, the medium to full-bodied Puligny Montrachet Les Referts possesses complexity, direction, and floral, apple and slight candied flavors. Drink it between 2000-2008. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. Ratings with a range of scores in parentheses indicate the wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. I've often felt that Domaine Louis Carillon made some of the most delicate Puligny Montrachets around. These are not fat, super-ripe wines like those of Etienne Sauzet, but are refined, elegant, and feminine. Wines from this estate generally need a few years for the fruit to emerge so I recommend cellaring the village offerings 3-4 years and the crus at least 5 years. Importers: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyard, Shekomeko, NY; tel (800) 910-1990, and Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT; tel (802) 875-2139.