2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1. Cru Les Pucelles Henri Boillot

There is enough reduction to overshadow the underlying fruit at present so if you’re going to try a bottle before 2 to 3 years, I would advise decanting it first. Otherwise there is a beguiling sense of energy suffusing the medium-bodied flavors that possess a succulent mid-palate which contrasts somewhat with the bone-dry and youthfully austere finale. This is both classy and very stylish and a wine that should age gracefully. 95/2031+

The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles exhibits aromas of orange oil, toasted nuts, pear and white flowers, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, with an ample core of fruit and bright girdling acids, it concludes with a precise, mouthwatering finish.

Vibrant primrose. The Pucelles offers a high class nose without seducing me quite as much as the bouquet of the Puligny Perrières. The wine is a little thicker in texture, but doesn’t express itself with quite the same striking purity, detail and precision, but we are quibbling about nuances between superb wines.