There’s density in the form of concentration and texture, supporting flavors of butterscotch, lemon oil, citronella and peach, with an underlying spiciness. Powerful now, yet judging from the long finish, this will gain finesse with time. Best from 2027 through 2035. ~96WS
Note: from two very large parcels of vines totaling over 3 ha. A completely different aromatic profile is comprised by notes of honeysuckle, orange peel, carnation, acacia blossom and a plethora of spice nuances. The delicious, generously proportioned and relatively forward medium-bodied flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract before culminating in a wonderfully complex, balanced, clean and nicely dry finish that possess first-rate persistence. This is also very classy and a wine that is sufficiently pliant that it could be enjoyed young if desired.*Burghound Sweet Spot Outstanding!* ~95 Burghound
The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru, which Brice de la Morandière quipped was a "Grand Cru" (well, he does have grounds), has a succinct bouquet with lime, citrus peel and light flinty aromas that gradually unfurl in the glass. The palate is well balanced, cut from a similar cloth to the Les Combettes but with a slightly creamier texture. Perhaps it does not quite have the same "electricity" as the latter. This is long in the mouth, but juxtaposing the two cuvées I might err towards the Les Combettes.(NM) ~95 VM
2023 Cellier aux Moines 'Les Pucelles' Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 6 x 750ml
2023 Cellier aux Moines 'Les Pucelles' Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 6 x 750ml
- "Powerful Now!" ~96JS
- 2023 Vintage, 6-Bottle Case
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- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation:
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Size:
- 700ml
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Cellier aux Moines
The Cellier aux Moines is the renaissance of one of the oldest domaines in Burgundy, in Givry, known as a Cistercian Cellier surrounded by its Clos since 1130.
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2023 Cellier aux Moines 'Les Pucelles' Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 6 x 750ml