2015 Puligny-Montrachet Villages Henri Boillot

Flinty and fragrant on the palate, with beautifully integrated baked-apple fruit. Tingles with acid on the finish. Super-lively. (RH) 13% . Drink 2018-2028

There is a whisper of phenolic character (think olive or nut oils) to the more typical array of acacia blossom, apple and spiced pear aromas. I very much like the mid-palate density of the pure and attractively textured flavors that possess the natural class of a fine Puligny on the sleek and beautifully detailed finale. This offers terrific quality for its level.

Henri Boillot's 2015 Puligny- Montrachet Village is a success in this vintage, revealing a pretty bouquet of citrus oil, toasted nuts, spice and vanilla pod. On the palate, the wine is layered, multidimensional and concentrated, with a bright line of succulent acidity and impressive length and textural elegance. This cuvée is a blend dominated by Les Enseignères but incorporates fruit from the lieux-dits of Les Charmes, Les Houlières and Rue Rousseau. 2018 - 2026

Subdued aromas of peach and spices. The palate delivers good crunchy energy and cut, with the pure stone fruit flavors showing lovely delineation. Not quite as silky as the Meursault premier crus that preceded it in Boillot's line-up, but dry, classic and long for village wine.