2016 Puligny Montrachet La Garenne
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(these vines were not frosted): Pear drop and a hint of apple on the rather suave nose. Fat and fine-grained; a tad sweeter than the Referts but could use a bit more thrust. This edge-free wine features a flavor of pear drop along with an element of saline minerality that gives it good natural balance. Viticulturist Flous recommends pairing it with lobster in cream sauce.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Delicate and citrusy with a very precise lemon and grapefruit character on the palate, much tighter and less mealy than the Chassagne Morgeot. Marked acidity at the moment, hard to be sure how this will age but my score and drink date give it the benefit of the doubt. (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.