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Francois Carillon, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2020
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru does not deliver the complexity that I was hoping for, but it is definitely well-defined. Candied orange peel scents emerge with time, though it never fully clicks into fifth gear. The palate is well-balanced with a touch of sour lemon, orange rind and lanolin. There is plenty of extract in this Les Folatières. It's spicy towards the finish. This actually grows in charm with acquaintance. Maybe it just needs more precision and mineralité, but that develops with time in the glass. 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.
