2024 Domaine Jacques Carillon Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France Harald Hexamer and the earthy scent of

and the earthy scent of rain-soaked eucalyptus bark

he double distilled the fermented mash in a homemade

fifteen year-old Bastys vineyard in Lantignie

The paradox of Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir is that the highs are there but often disappointment looms

2024 Domaine Jacques Carillon Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France Harald Hexamer and the earthy scent ofJacques Puligny Montrachet comes from eleven small parcels in seven different sites scattered throughout the appellation, with vines averaging forty years of age. Jacques operates on a six year barrel rotation for his villages level wines, and the modest 15% new oak allows the limestone essence typical in Carillon to shine through. The '21 is lean and quite long, showing youthful verve and a stern minerality that will repay a few years of cellaring.