Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne

If you felt a little lost when looking through the vineyards where the Comtesse de Chérisey cultivates its vines, then this wine, La Garenne, should give you pause. And yes, I can well understand that Hameau de Blagny, Chalumaux, Sous le Bois or Bois de Blagny don't mean much to you. Not yet! But as you all know, global warming is a fact and it also explains why terroirs that were producing rather average wines 10 or 20 years ago are now producing great wines. So, which are the great terroirs today that provide us with wines that magically combine density and freshness? Exactly, Hameau de Blagny, Chalumaux, Sous le Bois, Bois de Blagny and La Garenne! I see you've got it! Granny Smith, lime zest, hazelnut and even beeswax - that's how complex the wine smells. This crisp texture, this freshness and this chalky vein are sensational. An extremely intellectual, rare wine!