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Puligny Referts 1er Cru 2013
Puligny Montrachet / Carillon, Francois
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In almost stark contrast to the expressiveness of the Folatières, this is brooding to the point of being almost aromatically mute though aggressive swirling confirms that the underlying fruit is ripe and clean. There is a highly seductive mouth feel to the textured, dense and beautifully complex medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate with dry extract, all wrapped in a tight, clean, intense and long finish. This potentially excellent effort is notably tighter and more structured and will need more cellar time as well. Patience required. Outstanding Score: 90 - 93 Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2023+ 15 June 2015 |
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The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet les Referts 1er Cru has a very linear, mineral-driven, chalky bouquet cut from a similar cloth to the Folatieres ’13. The palate is crisp and tense on the entry with flinty, granitic notes marrying nicely with the citrus fruit and also a hint of pear and white peach to add another dimension on the finish. Excellent. Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2032 01 December 2014 |
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(from 40-year-old vines; brother's Jacques's adjacent vines in Referts are ten years older): Pale, bright yellow. Ripe, muted aromas of yellow peach and smoke. Reticent on the palate as well, with ripe flavors of candied yellow fruits complicated by intriguing saline minerality. In a more masculine, youthfully closed style than the Folatieres, showing firm acidity and a tight finish. "A connoisseur's wine," says Carillon. This will benefit from five years in the cellar. Score: 90 - 93 Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com 01 September 2014 |