WTN: '96 Puligny Montrachet
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:33 am
Opened a '96 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatiores by Trebuchet on Saturday night. Deep golden color, palate of roasted almonds with honeydew in the background and a complex deep full body. The finish would not quit and it was sad to see the bottle empty. The wine was perfectly ready to drink and may not get any better but still young, vibrant and proably good for at least another 5 years. This is the best white wine from recent memory and may be in my top 10 ever. A great marriage of terroir, bottle age and the proper use of oak. If anyone was concerned about '96 Burgs this would certainly calm your concerns.
Walt
Walt