2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne, Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair

We cannot get enough of these delicious white Burgundies grown high on the First Growth hillsides between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Bunches come to perfect ripeness,while acidities can be retained, as grapes do not get over-ripened or scorched (as may happen further down towards the foot of the slopes). This wine comes from the top limit of the Garenne vineyard, near the trees, where breezes kept the bunches cool during moments of high heat during 2022. Colour is lemon-gold, nose is discreet, fine and delicate. Palate is silkily-textured, showing pure fruitiness and lovely, rounded length (for drinking 2025-2030+).

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