Here too there is a vague suggestion of the exotic floating in the background of the aromas of passion fruit, orange peel, white peach and star anise hints. The super-sleek, energetic and beautifully textured flavors are not quite as dense, though they do offer equally good length on the balanced finale. This should also amply repay mid-term keeping.*Burghound Outstanding!*

The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Chalumaux 1er Cru is a cuvée coming from the Pernot family. This has a very enticing bouquet with crushed stone, flint and light oyster shell scents that could only come from Puligny. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. The oak comes through a little more here (two new out of six barrels), so give it time to fully integrate.(NM)