Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles Vintage:2016 one of Chardonnay from Mesnil

one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize

This moderately firm effort should be drinkable after only 6 to 8 years if desired

Despite the fact that the underlying tannins are finer than usual

I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires

(69% cabernet sauvignon

Paul Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles Vintage:2016 one of Chardonnay from Mesnil(from a . 28 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines). Touches of honeysuckle, pear, acacia and discreet spice wisps serve as an elegant introduction to the rich, opulent and sappy medium weight flavors that are suave, even seductive, on the compact, balanced and impressively long and complex finale. This classy effort should be approachable young if desired.