Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles Vintage:2016 I spent several hours with

I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires

This moderately firm effort should be drinkable after only 6 to 8 years if desired

(69% cabernet sauvignon

Classic ruby

There is good power and punch to the overtly mineral-driven broad-shouldered yet refined flavors that possess a borderline creamy mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the driving and tightly wound finish that delivers excellent depth and length

Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles Vintage:2016 I spent several hours with(from a . 28 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines). Touches of honeysuckle, pear, acacia and discreet spice wisps serve as an elegant introduction to the rich, opulent and sappy medium weight flavors that are suave, even seductive, on the compact, balanced and impressively long and complex finale. This classy effort should be approachable young if desired.