Puligny-Montrachet 1996 1er cru "Les Folatières" - Gérard Chavy and Sons

Les Folatières: This place-name classified as 1er cru takes its name from the "follots" which are patches of fog that frequently appear in this part of the vineyard.

About the 1996 vintage at Puligny Montrachet: Considered exceptional, it is one of the 15 greatest vintages produced since the beginning of the 20th century.

Tasted by Wuat in July 2021 : A real Puligny "A l'ancienne" as we like them. The wine is rich, concentrated, the tears cling to the glass. On the nose, the buttery, pastry and slightly vanilla notes are followed by fresher notes of citrus fruits and white flowers. We find the suavity and fat from the start, the whole is rather well balanced, without oxidation or bitterness. The mineral finish is almost dry but makes us salivate and makes us want to come back. We may regret the slight lack of freshness but that's really to be picky. A superb price-pleasure ratio for those who wish to taste a real Puligny 1er cru.

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