2013 Puligny Montrachet Les Demoiselles
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The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru les Demoiselles, which is aged entirely in new oak, has a flattering, brioche-tinged bouquet that opens nicely in the glass, although I would like to see more mineralité come through given the vineyard. The palate is rounded and unashamedly modern in style. At the moment, as you would expect, there is plenty of new oak, but it is nicely in sync with the fruit. It needs 3-4 years to fully absorb the wood and then it will show its true colors.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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(tasted from a new barrique): Bright, light yellow. White peach, mint and sexy nut oil on the nose, complicated by ginger and musky lees. Fat, spicy and sweet, with a firm edge to the very ripe flavors of pineapple, yellow peach, charred oak and toasted bread. This very concentrated wine finishes dense and long, with lovely lift. Colin made just a barrel and a half of this wine from degenerating vines in 2013 (and only one in 2012), vs. a typical two and a half.