The 2012 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes, which comes from purchased wine, is a little simple on the nose, especially for a Combette, missing the mineralite and tension that the vineyard can give. The palate is simple with a light stoniness, but it lacks energy and persistency on the finish. Drink now-2018. Although I tasted the wines of this Burgundy grand maison in London, I spent a morning with winemaker Philippe Prost to go through at least part of their large portfolio to get an insight into Bouchard Pere & Fils. Ever since Michel Bouchard established the house in 1731, it has been a permanent fixture in Burgundy, surviving seizure by the State after the Revolution, phylloxera, two World Wars and periods when the world simply was uninterested in Burgundy. Today they own 130 hectares of vines, more than any Bordeaux chateau, including 12 grand crus and 74 premier crus. Importer: Henriot Inc. and John E. Fells in the UK.