Domaine Jacques Carillon (Puligny-Montrachet)
Cask sample. Absolutely classic, benchmark Puligny. Refined. Mineral, plenty of body but in a very sleek chassis. Citrus edge on the finish with pebbly notes coming through. Super-subtle oak. A real thoroughbred example of Puligny. Even tasted after over a hundred wines this is still fresh, exciting and delicious. (AWH)
Tank sample. Elegant, linear acidity. Finesse and focus, minerality and stony/pebbly notes abound. Could have mistaken this for Puligny. Pretty expensive for St-Aubin but the quality is certainly there. (AWH)
Tank sample. Generous, plush richness and weight to the fruit here. Almost roasted-apricot/peach style but cut with plenty of acidity, complimented by subtle oak on the finish. Will age very gracefully but can also be enjoyed from around a year from now. (AWH)
François Carillon (Puligny-Montrachet)
Tank sample. Not very aromatic. But more oomph on the palate. Straightforward, crisp acidity and needs food. (JH)
Tank sample. Light, lime-fruited and fresh. Does what it says on the tin. Straightforward, clean-cut and more length than I expected. (JH)
Tank sample. A little more obvious oak here than in the Bourgogne Côte d’Or. Toasty and nutty. Creamy texture and plenty of bright citrus. (JH)
Tank sample. Deep, generous fruit balanced by just the right level of freshness. Creamy, chalky texture. Long finish. (JH)
Domaine de Cassiopée (Sampigny-lès-Maranges)
Matthew writes Hugo Mathurin took me, a local oenologist and a group of Korean wine importers through their 2024s in a body-freezing tasting in the courtyard of the family home and winery.
2024 yields were as dramatic as elsewhere with reds averaging just 5 hl/ha, while whites achieved a distinctly honest 30 ha/hl. Cassiopée have now altered their cellar management with reds seeing just one year of élevage in barrels...
