Pale straw-yellow. An elegant, medium-intensity nose led by well-integrated reduction (flint) and sophisticated oak (butter, toast) alongside crisp yellow fruit (bruised apple, lemon). While secondary-driven with developing notes of marzipan and honey, the wine avoids any heaviness, remaining precise and never overripe. The palate is fresher and more finely chiselled than the nose, showing a greener citrus profile that suggests an early harvest in a warm vintage. With a delicate, supple texture, medium body, and integrated acidity, it strikes an excellent balance between weight and drinkability, finishing with a light salinity, nuttiness, and a touch of honey. Very well-crafted.
Drink through 2029.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
14Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| Favourite: | No |
| Vintage: | 2015 |
| Colour: | white |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Chardonnay |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Benoît Ente |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Subregion: | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation: | Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC |
| Vineyard: | Les Folatières |
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