Henri Boillot, Puligny Montrachet Perrieres

Henri Boillot, Puligny Montrachet PerrieresA touch of unabsorbed SO2 doesnt seriously detract from the pretty, airy and nicely layered aromas of apple, pear and white flower scents. The super sleek, intense and mineral driven medium weight flavors possess excellent verve and cut, all wrapped in a strikingly long, balanced and built to age finish. This is excellent and should also age effortlessly for a decade plus.

the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage

warm spices

liquid violet and both black and blue fruits on the nose

just 20% new

balanced and built-to-age finish

This old school effort is running out of fruit faster than the structure is resolving so I would suggest drinking up

The finish is soft and luscious

This is impressive because it possesses imposing size and weight yet the palate impression remains exquisitely well-balanced

all wrapped in an acceptably lingering finish

this is still very much on the way up and while it actually could be enjoyed now with an hour of air

The lilting

redcurrant and violet on the nose