Puligny Montrachet, Les Referts, 1er Cru, 2022

Crushed rock aromas on the nose, and then this broad yet seamless flow of fruit and stone, a good deal more polish and sophistication than the Meursault tasted before, with a seamless interplay between richer fruit, peach and lemon, and these gripping polished extract notes. A highly sophisticated Referts. Seriously good… and long too. From prime-situated vines next door to those of Sauzet, where the large clay content of the soils yields generous round wines of beautiful fruit. Fermentation and élevage take place in 350 litre barrels, with no bâtonnage, for 12 months before six months in stainless steel.