Puligny-Montrachet, La Garenne, 1er Cru, 2023
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 2023 Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne 1er Cru has an enticing bouquet with hints of chamomile infusing green apple scents and touches of flint that emerge with time. The palate is clean and precise with subtle tropical notes of nectarine and peach, alongside a keen thread of acidity and a finish that just needs a little more mineralité. Still, this is well-crafted and should age well in bottle.