Puligny Charmes, Domaine des Comtes Lafon 2022

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes 1er Cru is another new fermage from 0.5 hectares of vines. The impressively perfumed nose offers hints of brioche and green apples, very well defined, and the wood is seamlessly integrated. The palate is very delineated on the entry, with much more tension than the Village Cru. It is lively and lightly spiced with a persistent finish, urging you back for more. Excellent. (Drink between 2026-2048)

Also new in 2022, also a half hectare holding. An attractive lime infused colour. The bouquet is more floral, a little extra distinction, with a thread of apple underlying. Very elegant, with tension and some concentration, quite a step up from the straight Puligny, especially the length of the finish.