2017 Puligny Montrachet Les Referts
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The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru has a sultry, primal, backward bouquet that does not convey the same brightness as the La Garenne at the moment. The palate is fresh on the entry, presenting lime cordial and orange peel notes and a fine bead of acidity, and quite saline toward the latter half, though not yet quite delivering the same precision as either the La Garenne or the Chalumaux. (DIAM GC closure)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Strikingly fresh, stony minerals here with a cooler set of very fresh citrus and herb notes. The palate has a superb sleeve of very succulent and attractive, finely detailed fruit. Super fine line of acidity thatâs restrained and chiseled. Only partial malolactic here, so very fresh. Drink now.
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts (Domaine Louis Jadot) exhibits attractive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, fresh peach, orange blossom and chalky soil tones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and succulent palate with good concentration and a penetrating finish. This is a comparatively open, suave rendition of Referts from Jadot, and it will show well out of the gates.
Cask sample. Quite a spicy nose. Richer than many. Almost grand cru weight. Less refined than the Champ Gain but fuller. Horses for courses. (JR)
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.