Genot Boulanger 2021 Offer

WORTH A SPECIAL SEARCH - 1.5 ha – the part closest to Meursault village – plenty of clay but the limestone is quickly found below. Hmm, spiced, deeply aromatic – partly due to some noble reduction. Broad, vibrant wine – faintly tannic, spiced, classic Meursault – bravo! BILL NANSON

Fruit aromas range from citrus peel to apricot with accents of butter and spice. The texture is rich, but the body is balanced by the racy acidity of the 2021 vintage. This wine will drink well on release but is undoubtedly suited to at least mid-term cellaring. The village-level vines of this lieu-dit are at the base of the slope just outside the town of Meursault; the domaine farms 1.5 hectares here to produce this delicious certified-organic wine. CHARLES CURTIS MW, Decanter

Broader, more incisive, still with a little noble reduction. Cool fruit, calmer than the first impression of the Cromin but similarly juicy in the middle and finishing flavours – a hint more austerity – citrus skin bitters – in this finish so I’d wait a little longer to open but an excellent wine with fine intensity. BILL NANSON

The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Levrons, which was not affected by frost and consequently bestowed a generous 50hl/ha, has a minerally bouquet that unfolds in the glass, with touches of wet limestone and struck match. The palate is well balanced with a spicy opening, fine depth and a keen thread of acidity; a sprinkling of white pepper appears towards the finish. NEAL MARTIN

This nose is narrower than the Levrons – but deep and again with that faint noble reduction the top notes more spiced. More incisive to start – a bit more energy on dsplay here too – a more herbed complexity that mixes with heavier citrus notes – impressive and also for keeping a little while, also a little tannin on the end of my tongue! BILL NANSON

The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Nosroyes has a little more delineation and vigour on the nose compared to the Levrons with menthol-tinged citrus fruit, lime and crushed stone. The palate is well balanced with a little more "bite" than the Levrons, modest depth with a nicely detailed, Meursault-like finish. Fine. NEAL MARTIN

WORTH A SPECIAL SEARCH - Because it’s still in the barrel the width is more here with a little more visible sweetness too. Supple, super texture, super minerality and growing intensity – when this tightens in tank you will certainly have something with an extra, alluring, strictness. That will be great! BILL NANSON

The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne 1er Cru has a reserved, crushed stone and wilted white flower-scented bouquet that is quite flinty in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely entry, fine acidity and moderate weight with a touch of salinity towards the finish that urges you back for another sip. Very fine. NEAL MARTIN

This Puligny La Garenne has exotic passionfruit and gooseberry aromas with hints of white flowers, mineral, and spice. The texture is light and lovely, with a chiseled character of great purity on the palate. The grapes come from a 0.37-hectare holding at the very top of the slope near the border of St-Aubin CHARLES CURTIS MW, Decanter