Wine Reviews

There is the same outstanding volume to the dense and extremely powerful mineral-driven flavors where the driving and chiseled finish is almost painful. This is potentially at another level.

Notes of pear, citrus zest, fresh bread, mint and crisp peach introduce the 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Cailleret (Maison Louis Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, bright and structured wine that’s chalky and introverted, with fine depth at the core, lively acids and a long finish.

The palate is well balanced with Golden Delicious and light peppery notes on the entry. Good potential.

A markedly floral suffused nose speaks of a variety of spice elements, matchstick, citrus peel and a hint of poached pear. The caressing and generously proportioned middle weight plus flavors coat the palate with dry extract while a lovely bead of minerality gradually surfaces on the complex finish.

There are three barrels of the 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Cailleret (Maison Louis Jadot), a lovely wine that exhibits a classy bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, beeswax, buttered citrus and wheat toast. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with good concentration and fine grip on the stony finish.