Thomas Puligny-Montrachet 1er “Garenne” 2019

Winemaker Gérard Thomas owns a tiny sliver of land in Puligny-Montrachet — just over a hectare, or about half of a Manhattan city block. Thomas’s Puligny 1er cru has the richness and concentration of neighboring Meursault and Chassagne, but adds a sort of lively raciness only found in Puligny. This is brisk, energetic wine backed up by a rich and tension-filled core.

The 2019 Puligny 1er cru “La Garenne” from Thomas is fresh and young — the youthful tension keeps it brisk and quite energetic. But beneath is a smooth, powerful core with good richness and excellent length. It should age beautifully for 3-5 years.

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