Tasting Notes
Neal Martin 91
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchere 1er Cru has a very heavy reduction on the nose that occludes the terroir expression and renders it rather generic. The palate is quite intense and concentrated, with a fine bead of acidity that counterbalances the honeyed, gingered fruit. There is good density on the finish, but, as is a common complaint with several Pulignys, this lacks tension and mineralite through the close. As such, it is difficult to see where this will head in the future. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2034
Wine Advocate 95
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere was showing superbly, unfurling in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, orange blossom, dried white flowers, toasted nuts and iodine. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it’s concentrated and textural, with tangy acids, chalky extract and a long, saline finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045
JancisRobinson.com 16+
Cask sample. Much more vegetal than I remember from this vineyard of old, without the smoky seduction. There is certainly concentration here but nothing really lifted yet – though this may well develop. It’s just a bit stolid and clunky for the moment.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2030
Burghound 95
In contrast to the nose of the Pucelles, here it’s elegant, pure and airy with its layered aromas of essence of apple, pear and acacia blossom. There is excellent volume and mid-palate density to the mouth coating and caressing middle weight flavors that culminate in a lemony finish that is hugely long if perhaps not quite as crisp. This too is very stylish and a wine that should age gracefully for years.
