Puligny Montrachet Champ Canet, Domaine Ramonet 2017

Bursting with aromas of citrus oil, crisp green pear, fresh apricot and pastry cream, the 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champs-Canet is medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, with more tension and a chalkier finish than the Ruchottes this year. It's a beautifully balanced wine that is well worth seeking out.

Here the nose closely resembles that of the Puligny villages and would also benefit from a thorough aeration. By contrast there is good freshness to the sleek and delicious medium-bodied flavors that possess a highly seductive, even caressing, mouthfeel thanks to the abundant dry extract that imparts a sappy texture to the mid-palate while the citrus-tinged and tangy acidity keeps reasonably good balance. I say reasonably good as there is enough warmth to merit pointing out and as such, I would suggest serving this on the cooler side. In sum, the natural class of Puligny is on display though this is going to need at least some patience to reveal its full potential. Note: from a .33 ha parcel Drink: 2029+