Francois Carillon, Puligny Montrachet Perrieres

Francois Carillon, Puligny Montrachet Perrieres(from a . 50 ha parcel). An exceptionally floral and citrus inflected nose reveals additional notes of white fleshed fruit and spice whiffs. There is much better mid palate density to the medium weight flavors thanks to the abundance of dry extract that imparts a seductive texture to the markedly mineral driven finish. Like several of the wines in the range, this isnt especially refined; indeed the word robust comes to mind, yet the depth and

plum and violet scents to be appreciated

This is excellent and well-worth considering provided you intend to allow for at least mid-term cellaring

quince and tangy marmalade

Noticeable oak on the palate but with lovely freshness too

beautiful wine

firm and grainy with an amazing backbone of freshness supporting all that tightly wound

offering a classic expression of its charms

espresso and tobacco scents to round things off

cool and wonderfully pure mineral-driven middle weight flavors

It finishes with a twist of bitter cherry on the finish that completes what is a deeply impressive Calon-Ségur

I would have guessed this was 14

finishing with exotic notes of floral pastille and spicecake