Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
After an 04 Boillot Corton Charlie I opened was clearly corked, this was popped in its place. I’ve found many 05 WBs to be one dimensionally rich and fruit forward, and more California like in style. This was that PLUS everything you like about WBs. I quickly realized this bottle was opened way too early in its journey. Light gold, good weight. Exciting nose. Notes of citrus, tangerine, chalky white stone, cloves, a little nutmeg and some vanilla. Great energy in the mouth. Massive core of fruit, supported by amazing structure and noticeable acidity. After 3 hours in a decanter, this was singing. Easily one of the best 05s I’ve opened and very memorable. This can likely gain a few more points in its rating with another 10 years of age. Have 1 more bottle, destined to be opened circa 2030!
After an 04 Boillot Corton Charlie I opened was clearly corked, this was popped in its place. I’ve found many 05 WBs to be one dimensionally rich and fruit forward, and more California like in style. This was that PLUS everything you like about WBs. I quickly realized this bottle was opened way too early in its journey. Light gold, good weight. Exciting nose. Notes of citrus, tangerine, chalky white stone, cloves, a little nutmeg and some vanilla. Great energy in the mouth. Massive core of fruit, supported by amazing structure and noticeable acidity. After 3 hours in a decanter, this was singing. Easily one of the best 05s I’ve opened and very memorable. This can likely gain a few more points in its rating with another 10 years of age. Have 1 more bottle, destined to be opened circa 2030!
Jan 19th, 2021
Minty fresh with clarity and as wonderful precision. Long and focussed and delicious
Minty fresh with clarity and as wonderful precision. Long and focussed and delicious
Oct 3rd, 2019Yellow gold. Viscous. Notes of citrus, white flowers, sliced lemon, dry dirt, crushed stone. Minerals. Silky fruit in the mouth, with a powerful backbone. Fine grained acidity. Coats the mouth. Was lucky to taste this out of barrel with HB on my first trip to the holy land. Nice to see it’s still powerful and fresh years later. Killer juice. I probably opened this bottle 5-10 years too early.
Yellow gold. Viscous. Notes of citrus, white flowers, sliced lemon, dry dirt, crushed stone. Minerals. Silky fruit in the mouth, with a powerful backbone. Fine grained acidity. Coats the mouth. Was lucky to taste this out of barrel with HB on my first trip to the holy land. Nice to see it’s still powerful and fresh years later. Killer juice. I probably opened this bottle 5-10 years too early.
Sep 21st, 2018
This is so young! Just impeccable balance. The finish is 45+ seconds
This is so young! Just impeccable balance. The finish is 45+ seconds
Nov 23rd, 2016
zero premox. Totally resolved sulfur component - very balanced with lemon lime zest & caramel
zero premox. Totally resolved sulfur component - very balanced with lemon lime zest & caramel
Apr 4th, 2018A honeyed front with a really light and intense wall of bright fruit and very fine acid. Gorgeous poise- deep and intense. Lovely. In a very good place now
A honeyed front with a really light and intense wall of bright fruit and very fine acid. Gorgeous poise- deep and intense. Lovely. In a very good place now
Apr 4th, 2018
