Jacques Prieur, Puligny Montrachet Combettes Brut Zero (from a 50/50 blend of

(from a 50/50 blend of Les Houillères and Champ Derrière)

with 37% reserve

even by the elevated standards of Corton-Charlemagne

mouth coating and beautifully well-balanced finale

opening up and showing more nuances

Jacques Prieur, Puligny Montrachet Combettes Brut Zero (from a 50/50 blend of(from a 1. 5 ha holding). Here too the wood treatment is admirably discreet with its combination of markedly floral aromas that include carnation, acacia and lilac along with touch of spice white fleshed fruit. The wonderfully elegant, indeed almost delicate, middle weight flavors possess excellent punch and volume that carries over to the lightly mineral suffused finish. This is lovely and I particularly like the balance which should permit it to age