1997 Domaine Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru
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The 1997 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts is an extraordinary wine. Grilled almonds dominate the nose, yet, with coaxing, aromas of honeysuckle, anise, and acacia blossoms made their appearance. On the palate, this intense, white truffle oil, mocha, and mineral-packed wine is opulent and super-sexy. It is full-bodied, dense, plump, immensely flavorful, and assertive. I do not believe it will make old bones, but doubt that readers will be able to resist its joys. What more can one ask for? Drink it over the next 5 years. Bravo! Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.
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Spicy, minerally, steely nose; gives a whiff of candied fruit but comes across as less exotic than the Meursaults. Rich, ripe and minerally, with reserved sweetness and perfectly integrated acids. Firmer on the back end than the above, which comes across as a bit richer and more opulent today. May ultimately be the best of these '97s.