Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet

Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet(from 4 different separate lieux dits within Puligny and Blagny from vines that average 50 years of age). A smoky nose is composed mostly by notes of essence of pear and acacia blossom. The succulent, round and seductively textured medium bodied flavors possess better mid palate stuffing as well as better depth and length on the lingering finish that also flashes a hint of bitter lemon. This forward effort could easily be enjoyed young. 88 2022+

Finely-etched tannins provide the foundation for this outstanding 2017

dark fruit with top notes of tobacco leaf

silky and energetic medium weight flavors also brim with minerality on the punchy finish that exhibits focused power along with a similar hint of backend warmth

lively fruit

moderately austere and wonderfully persistent finale that is quite firmly structured

exotic offering that takes the level of richness and hedonism to sensational heights

meaty density

It will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle

(from 75+ year old vines)

(from Jouises

than the disappointing cask sample as here the nose is spicy and sexy with exuberant and pure black fruit aromas followed by rich and fairly ripe flavors that offer both velvet and plenty of delineation on the long finish

offering pure blood-orange-infused