Joseph Drouhin

Les Folatières Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.3180 ratings
9.342 pro ratings
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
ADAM STROMFELD

Words cannot describe this absolute gem! Soft light flinty nose. The palate of softly cooked apricots and peaches elegant perfect balance and acidity.

Words cannot describe this absolute gem! Soft light flinty nose. The palate of softly cooked apricots and peaches elegant perfect balance and acidity.

Feb 22nd, 2020
Zach McCoy

What can I say? Unbelievable. Big, creamy, floral - all the great things about White Burgundy. Let it open up a little, and it will blow your mind.

What can I say? Unbelievable. Big, creamy, floral - all the great things about White Burgundy. Let it open up a little, and it will blow your mind.

4 people found it helpfulNov 28th, 2013
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.3

Bruised yellow fruit, old oak and a flinty minerality on the nose. Taught in the mouth, über mineral, slight green pea, smokey.

Bruised yellow fruit, old oak and a flinty minerality on the nose. Taught in the mouth, über mineral, slight green pea, smokey.

2 people found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Mark S.

Golden yellow. Clear oak aroma. Not sharp, gentle acidity, citrus, rich. 2016@3150, wine plus - BB, 210407

Golden yellow. Clear oak aroma. Not sharp, gentle acidity, citrus, rich. 2016@3150, wine plus - BB, 210407

1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2021
James Ferguson

Buttery, smooth. This 2009 is what Montrachet is supposed to be all about. A great drink, can be a bit on the pricy side though.

Buttery, smooth. This 2009 is what Montrachet is supposed to be all about. A great drink, can be a bit on the pricy side though.

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2014
Scott Wren

Minerality gives the creamy floral richness of this beauty a little breathing room. Some apricot going on with some lemon and honeysuckle. I swear their is also granite on the nose

Minerality gives the creamy floral richness of this beauty a little breathing room. Some apricot going on with some lemon and honeysuckle. I swear their is also granite on the nose

May 17th, 2017
Scott Wren

This is my fav white burgundy and this lived up to its reputation as elegant and restrained but with great clarity and definition. And with nice acidity that is so refreshing. And will age well.

This is my fav white burgundy and this lived up to its reputation as elegant and restrained but with great clarity and definition. And with nice acidity that is so refreshing. And will age well.

Mar 25th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Great structure and backbone with this Puligny. Oaky caramel on the nose - a lovely wine

Great structure and backbone with this Puligny. Oaky caramel on the nose - a lovely wine

Nov 3rd, 2016
boyd

Definitely on the road to fully oxidized, but alive enough to still be a very enjoyable bottle to drink. Soft almost pillowy texture with lemon and caramel. Smell was a dead ringer for grandmas house and Werther's Originals.

Definitely on the road to fully oxidized, but alive enough to still be a very enjoyable bottle to drink. Soft almost pillowy texture with lemon and caramel. Smell was a dead ringer for grandmas house and Werther's Originals.

Oct 8th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Lovely and balanced. Still young

Lovely and balanced. Still young

Sep 10th, 2016