2012 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres

(from 35-to-40-year-old vines in the lower part of the cru): Bright yellow. Slightly high-toned aromas of white peach, acacia flower and nutty oak. Juicy and savory in the mouth, more about soil than primary fruits. This dense, dry premier cru shows serious saline minerality and a chewy texture. Began a bit tannic but smoothed out nicely with some aeration.

Moderate reduction can't completely mask the penetrating citrus and green apple suffused nose. There is very fine volume and intensity to the very rich and mouth coating flavors that possess notably better balance on the mildly austere, long and focused finish. Tasted: Jun 15, 2014. Drink: 2017+

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Folatieres from Louis Jadot has a vibrant and energetic bouquet with just a touch of reduction, though it blows off to reveal a compelling bouquet with lovely mineral, granitic scents. The palate is crisp and fresh, well balanced with impressive power and intensity without compromising the tension and race. There is clearly fine length here. This is a Puligny-Montrachet with grand ambition. Yes, it's still a little oaky and more modern in style, but I have faith. Oct 2015, www.robertparker.com