2015 Domaine Jacques Carillon Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Perrières"

“The 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrières 1er Cru has the most attractive nose of four tasted in this flight from this particular vineyard: well defined, with mineral notes suffusing the citrus fruit with just a hint of white peach, and neatly integrated oak. The palate is very well balanced, offering lovely orange peel and walnut oil notes and good depth, and perhaps just a little exotic toward the finish. Yet that never impedes upon the expression of Puligny-Montrachet. Very well crafted and highly recommended. (NM)” (11/2018)

“This is a benchmark rendition of this climat, with a complex bouquet of crushed rocks, lemon zest and white peach introducing a crisp, focussed wine palate with a deep core of bright acidity and minerality. A comparatively gourmand Carillon Perrières, with a rich, glossy attack. That extra weight is beautifully balanced by the wine's stony tension. (WK)” (12/2016)

“Here the expressive nose is similar to that of the Champs Canet but with more prominent if cooler citrus elements. The sleeker if slightly less voluminous and rich medium weight flavors exhibit more obvious minerality on the relatively precise, lingering and well-balanced finale. I would add that this is quite dry in the context of what is typical for the 2015 vintage. *Outstanding*” (06/2018)

“The 2015 Perrières from Monsieur Carillon is a bit more refined on the nose than the Champs Canet, wafting from the glass in a stylish and deep aromatic constellation of apple, pear, citrus zest, chalky minerality, incipient notes of almond and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full and light on its feet, with a rock solid core, fine mineral drive and very impressive cut and grip on the youthfully reserved and very well-balanced finish. Fine juice in the making. (Drink between 2022-2045) 92+” (02/2018)

“Full mid straw colour, another heavyweight on the nose with some opulent ripe notes, but the palate is quite well balanced, with some acidity and attractive oak. Quite long finish.” (09/2018)

“The 2015 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru les Perrieres is showing very well, offering up a complex bouquet of crushed rocks, lemon zest and white peach. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and quite generous on the attack, but remains crisp and nicely focused, its ample frame underpinned by bright acidity and chalky extract. (WK)” (04/2018)