Puligny-Montrachet, Les Referts, 1er Cru, 2023

Excellent aromatic definition with fine, mineral citrus notes and a crystalline minerality, then on the palate a touch more energy than Garenne; a lemon-tart note, with lime leaf and sweet peach fruit. Silky and supple, with fine extract at its core. Very attractive, very pure and calm but with a lively sense of jostling energy. A brilliant Referts. The clay soils here resemble those in Bâtard and the wine has a similar capacity for ageing. From vines older than 50 years planted on heavier, more compact clay soils than Perrières and Garenne, the resultant wine is often therefore at the richer end of the spectrum.