2021 Puligny Montrachet Les Demoiselles
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The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Demoiselles 1er Cru has a perfumed bouquet with lime and orange pith scents, although I would have liked more mineralité given the climat. The palate is slightly creamy in texture on the entry, though this is counterbalanced by a silver thread of acidity. Light tropical notes at its core—mango and orange cordial—deliver just a touch of spice on the finish. Sadly, this seems to deteriorate in the glass, forcing me to lower my score. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
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The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Demoiselles 1er Cru comprises of just one new barrel this year. It comes from two parcels, 0.18ha, one replanted after 2016. It has a rather straightforward bouquet that lacks the mineralité that older vines would surely impart. Backward. The palate is well balanced with a smooth opening, quite creamy in texture with vanilla and almond; a touch of ginger perks up the finish. Better Les Demoiselles will come in the future.