Note: this is 80% from declassified Les Chalumeaux with the remainder from Les Levrons and Boudrières. An overtly floral-suffused nose speaks of carnation, acacia and lilac with additional hints of citrus, pear and subtle oak. The succulent, delicious and quite generous medium weight flavors an abundance of sappy dry extract while displaying good length on the balanced and nicely dry finale. This too could use better depth so some patience is in order.

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Village (from Chalumaux) has a rich bouquet with dried honey and touches of wild mint/lemon thyme. The palate is well-balanced with a keen thread of acidity, lightly spiced with a touch of stem ginger towards the finish. I like the way this coheres in the glass. Plenty of extract for a Village Cru - this comes recommended.(NM)