2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Carillon, Burgundy

As ever, Jacques’ Puligny, a benchmark for the appellation, comes from seven parcels. Three sit by the southern border with Chassagne, one near the village itself and three to the north by Meursault. Fermented and aged in 15% new oak for the first year, followed by 6 months in tank to marry the different parcels and tighten the wine up over winter, the recipe remains unchanged and so does the result. On the nose, white stone fruit and ripe citrus combine with chalk, subtle white flowers and just a hint of oak spice. The palate is initially juicy and succulent, with plenty of weight and density, but this is all kept in check by a juicy, squeezed-lemon acidity which extends the impressive finish. There’s good complexity too for a village wine.
Adam Bruntlett, Burgundy Buyer (December 2020)