Etienne Sauzet, Puligny Montrachet Referts

Etienne Sauzet, Puligny Montrachet Referts(35+ year old vines planted in much deeper soil interspersed with lots of gravel and aged in 33% new wood). This is also markedly ripe though with a different fruit profile as here it is more white than yellow with its aromas of pear liqueur, acacia, lemon and a hint of tangerine. There is also excellent volume and solid mid palate concentration to the rich, voluminous and palate coating flavors that possess a sophisticated mouth feel on the balanced

intense and moderately structured finish

this could hit triple digits

which flirts with perfection

Give it another 3-4 years in the cellar

taut and linear with satisfying freshness and poise on the finish

pure and airy nose is naturally spicy with its essence of acacia blossom

dried fruits with a strong animal and damp-hay note

Because the underlying tannins seem phenolically mature

pastry dough and golden raisin in this aromatic blanc de blancs

round and forward medium plus weight flavors that are quite generous

53 ha parcel)

This is aromatically similar to the Bâtard with the addition of a touch of mineral reduction