2016 Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrieres 1.5L [D93][BH91-93]

Producer: Francois Carillon  
Region: Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France   
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2016 

Decanter, 93 Points 

"The Perrières is a young classic this year, with a bouquet of white stone fruit, crème pâtissière and chalky soil. On the palate the wine is cool, glossy and refined. It's not as ample or voluminous as the Combettes, but is more elegant with perfect balance, finishing with superb length and detail. Drinking Window 2020 - 2035." 

Burghound, 91-93 Points 

"This too is aromatically quite restrained today with its cool and pretty if reluctant aromas of acacia, green apples, zest and spice. There is excellent delineation and punch to the more evidently mineral-driven medium weight flavors that culminate in a subtly long and complex finish. Overall this is lovely and while I marginally prefer the Combettes, the two wines are qualitatively quite similar while offering two different expressions. *outstanding*" 

Vinous, 

"Bright yellow. Less expressive on the nose than the Combettes, offering notes of orange and plum brandy. Less generous but more minerally in the mouth, conveying an impression of firmer acidity than most of the other 2016s at this address. Still a bit aggressive on the end, but with a firming mineral touch." 

Alcohol: 14% 

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