Jacques Prieur, Puligny Montrachet Combettes Vintage:2017 this is aromatically completely different

this is aromatically completely different from the nose of the Clos des Forêts with a beautifully elegant and medium-toned nose suffused with highly spiced dark berry fruit liqueur

(87-90)/2008+

undeniable site-related chalkiness

fresh and lively

Big and brooding by the time it plays out on the lengthy finish

Jacques Prieur, Puligny Montrachet Combettes Vintage:2017 this is aromatically completely different(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