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Francois Carillon, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2017
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru has an intense nose that sports a very small reduction, but there is plenty of fruit here, as well as impressive tension. The palate is balanced with crisp acidity, a bit "spiky" compared to Sauzet's Combettes and without quite the same persistence on the finish, but at least there is an appealing spiciness. This needs to settle down. Like Carillon's other 2017s, it is not showing its best now but should improve. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes unwinds in the glass with aromas of pastry cream, crisp orchard fruit, honeycomb and white flowers. On the palate, it's full-bodied, broad shouldered and powerful, with a dense, blocky profile that is classic Combettes. When I tasted it, the wine was quite reserved and less advanced in its élevage than most of Carillon's other cuvées, but its potential is clearly considerable.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru has an intense nose that sports a very small reduction, but there is plenty of fruit here, as well as impressive tension. The palate is balanced with crisp acidity, a bit "spiky" compared to Sauzet's Combettes and without quite the same persistence on the finish, but at least there is an appealing spiciness. This needs to settle down. Like Carillon's other 2017s, it is not showing its best now but should improve. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
About the Producer
Domaine Francois Carillon When it comes to Burgundy white, the reputable Domaine Francois Carillon is an estate not to be missed. The Carillon family domaine dates back to the 16th Century. The winemaking tradition has been passed down from father to son since 1632. Francois Carillon himself is the 16th generation of the family vignerons, and has crafted some of the best white wines across Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Saint Aubin. Widely recognised by wine critics including Burghound and the Wine Advocate, as well as many Michelin starred restaurants around the globe, their high quality wines express the true terroir with elegance, raciness and fruitiness.
