Puligny-Montrachet, La Garenne, 1er Cru, 2022
Extremely impressive for both its precision and its sense of completeness this year. When we remarked about this, Guillaume explained that "Garenne seems to be improving with these new warmer drier conditions. It may be at the top of hill, but we have springs up here, and a bit more clay, so it appears to suffer less". Fine, long and persistent, with a crisp fleshed intensity on the palate, impressive body and power but with precision to its drive. Habitually a vineyard that produces many millerande berries. A south-east facing vineyard, high up the hill just below the forest planted on white, rocky limestone soils with fossils in the subsoil. A cool and mineral terroir. Aged in 20% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in tank.
critic reviews
The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne 1er Cru offers red apple, dewy meadow and light wet pavement scents on the tightly-wound nose. Très Puligny. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Quite an elegant Puligny with hints of white tea and chamomile towards the finish, lending it a more Chassagne-like finish. This should mature well in bottle.