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Francois Carillon, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2020
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru is nuanced on the nose, with wet limestone and light orchard fruit scents. It's well-defined and gains intensity with aeration paralleled with a spicy tincture. The complexity really manifests with aeration. The palate is nicely balanced with a fine bead of acidity, tensile and fresh. A dash of white pepper (a leitmotif of these Combettes) defines the intense finish. This wine wants to make a statement and does that with authority. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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.
