2010 Arnaud Ente, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Referts 1x750ml

Vinous 94

Very pale lemon-yellow color. Vibrant but quite closed on the nose, hinting at lemon, white flowers and cardamom. Chewy, saline and impressively concentrated, with superb energy and definition to the flavors of crystallized lemon peel, tangerine, white peach and dusty stone. Conveys a powerful impression of bound-up energy. The very long, perfumed aftertaste leaves the retronasal passage vibrating with lemon and white flowers. This should enjoy a graceful evolution in bottle. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/09/2012]

Robert Parker 93

Juicy, succulent yellow stone fruits, floral infused honey and chamomile wrap around the palate as the 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts captivates the senses with its generous, inviting personality. The Referts is another of the more overt wines in this lineup, in relative terms. Suave, silky and impeccable, the Referts impresses for its fabulous balance and crystalline purity. Hints of white peaches, flowers, slate and crushed rocks flow through to the finish, where the personality of the vintage is most vivid. This is yet another great showing from Ente. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. [Antonio Galloni, 08/01/2012]