Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles Vintage:2016

Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles Vintage:2016(from a . 28 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines). Touches of honeysuckle, pear, acacia and discreet spice wisps serve as an elegant introduction to the rich, opulent and sappy medium weight flavors that are suave, even seductive, on the compact, balanced and impressively long and complex finale. This classy effort should be approachable young if desired.

one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize

There is good power and punch to the overtly mineral-driven broad-shouldered yet refined flavors that possess a borderline creamy mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the driving and tightly wound finish that delivers excellent depth and length

extended patience will be required if you wish to experience this at its peak

Classic ruby

This moderately firm effort should be drinkable after only 6 to 8 years if desired

Moderate wood is present on the spicy

Despite the fact that the underlying tannins are finer than usual

if a bit compact

Deep crimson

(69% cabernet sauvignon

I would again be inclined to allow it another few years of cellaring first

I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires