Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet Referts 1er Cru 2015

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

The Gagey family's involvement with this historic Burgundy landmark came with the death of Louis-Auguste Jadot. With no heir, the estate was entrusted in 1962 to André Gagey, who remained steward until 1991, when he handed over the reins to his son Pierre-Henry, now at the helm of the 225-hectare vineyard. Since 2011, Frédéric Barnier, who took over from Jacques Lardière, has been in charge of vinification, further improving the consistency and homogeneity of all batches. White wines are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they are aged on lees with periodic stirring of the lees for 12 to 20 months. The red wines are vinified de-stemmed, unpressed, without cold pre-fermentation, and undergo a 25 to 27-day cuvaison before maturing for 12 to 22 months in barrels, a third of which are new. The 2017s were born harmonious and balanced, with the reds more complete in Côte de Nuits and the whites on average even more attractive than the reds.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The Puligny-Montrachet 2015 1er Cru Les Referts appears more closed than the Puligny La Garenne on the nose and needed a little aeration before offering pleasant if not fascinating notes of fresh grass and granite. The palate is unctuous on entry with spicy citrus, though I perceive more minerality and tension on La Garenne at present. Let's see how this plays out in bottle.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

A fine, buttery note marks the nose, while the fruit on the palate is intense and pure. A crystalline wine, with a beautiful sap. Superb.

About the domain :

This prestigious trading house is run with great efficiency by Pierre-Henry Gagey, who is deeply involved in Burgundy. The house boasts an extensive range of wines and a fine collection of terroirs, including the main Burgundy appellations. Frédéric Barnier, in charge of vinification since 2012, is gradually imposing his touch by purifying the wines. Consistency is one of the house's strong points. While the whites are well-balanced, the reds are strict and severe, with wood overpowering the fruit and even hints of acetate, which, this year, disturbed the reading of certain cuvées. Let's hope this is temporary, as the star is under threat.

Burghound

Jancis Robinson

James Suckling

About the wine:

The wine offers floral notes, as well as a range of bright citrus aromas with a tropical touch. Peach and lemon glaze, showing good acidity. A smooth, elegant finish.