Philippe Chavy, Puligny Montrachet Pucelles

Philippe Chavy, Puligny Montrachet PucellesNA

singularly perfumed nose of rose petal

There is excellent intensity to the caressing and lightly mineral-infused flavors that exhibit very fine length on the lemony and austere finish where the only reproach to speak of is a touch of warmth

medium weight plus flavors tighten up considerably on the dusty

Discreet wood sets off similar if more floral but less citrus infused aromas

The 2004 Barolo Parafada is the softest and most open-knit of Massolino's Barolos

Concentrated

Security guards patrol the vineyard to prevent thieves picking aszu berries to sell to unscrupulous winemakers

powerful and solidly well-concentrated medium weight flavors that possess excellent persistence on the impeccably balanced finish

single-parcel bottlings the winery has begun releasing over the last dozen years or so

On tasting from that same bottle

It's a heady and powerful red

A slightly more elegant and somewhat higher-toned nose of the essence of red cherry isn't quite as spicy but is even more layered