2011 Puligny Montrachet Les Referts
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts from Jean-Philippe Fichet seems to show a lot of oak on the nose that rather smothers the definition. The palate is rather smudged with popcorn and walnut notes, a nod to Meursault perhaps? But it is missing some finesse and delineation on the finish.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale, bright yellow. Musky peach and a metallic quality on the reticent nose. Generous, ripe and silky, with a concentrated peach flavor nicely framed by excellent acidity. Less complex and showy today than the Tesson but with lovely underlying floral character. In a classically dry style but has the stuffing to support its firm spine of acidity. Finishes with considerable finesse and excellent length.
Interesting tension on the nose but no more intensity on the palate than the Tessons. Chewy finish. (JR)