CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles has an open bouquet that to be honest, feels a little tight-lipped following the more garrulous and expressive Meursault Sous Le Dos dAne. There is strictness and conservatism surrounding the nose of this Les Pucelles, but hold on, for after 5-10 minutes it reveals tempting smoke, flint and even a faint scent of wild fennel. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity. It feels a little spicy on the entry with moderate depth, reserved in style with impressive depth on the finish that just needs to muster a little more nervosité throughout its ageing. Very fine, but certainly a wine that I would keep. Tasted December 2016.
Jancis Robinson
Some sulphides on the nose? A bit stolid for now. Correct but it doesn’t sing. Nor is it especially persistent. But will it bloom?