2019 Puligny Montrachet Champs Gains

The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Champ Gain 1er Cru is detailed and mineral-driven. A touch of wet limestone emerges with aeration, more austere than Vougeraie's Champ Gain. The palate is taut and fresh on the entry. A silver bead of acidity runs throughout this Puligny, and it imparts wonderful tension and sharpness. A slight touch of heat on the finish forces me to dock a point, but otherwise, this is a fine and feisty Puligny. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.