2009 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres

Tangy aromas of apricot, orange peel and honey; smells like noble rot! Then dense, sweet and powerful, with a mid-palate dominated by orange peel and nut oil. Like the 2009 Batard this is relatively high in alcohol but it has the material to support it. I'd give it five or six years in the cellar to harmonize and gain in complexity.

The 2009 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières bursts onto the palate with an exciting array of mineral-infused fruits. It shows fabulous intensity in a weightless, beautifully articulated style. Hints of smoke and ash add additional layers of complexity. The long, clean finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. This is one of the most backward, vibrant wines of the year. I loved it.

Greenish gold. Quite crude and raw and unformed on the nose. Crunchy and with real attack! Well-integrated acidity and racy. But with lots of body too. Lots to chew on. (JR)