2023 Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles
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Combining a parcel next to Bienvenues-Bâtard and one below Caillerets, this was a standout of our 2023 tasting at Paul Pernot. The nose is restrained but there’s real intensity to the palate – the wine tight, bristling with energy and freshness. Notes of honey, chamomile and peach skin mingle with a pure, pithy note and chalky line. Balanced and pure, this is a lovely wine in 2023.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Sweet spot Outstanding - Ripe, fresh and elegant aromas of honeysuckle, acacia, anise, citrus confit and a suggestion of exotic tea give way to even more refined, though not quite as concentrated, flavors that culminate in a delicious, long and balanced finale that is just a bit more compact. This lovely effort is both stylish and really quite classy. Drink 2030+
A light note of spice over pure green fruits and lemon. Fairly light-bodied, harmonious but not that much of a step-up from the village wine. Very expensive, even in a burgundy context. (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Paul Pernot is synonymous with Puligny-Montrachet. For the last 30 years, the estate – alongside Domaine Leflaive and Domaine de Montille (previously Château de Puligny-Montrachet) – has been one of the largest shareholders in the appellation.