The 2009 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta is one the more sumptuous Pulignys from Jadot in 2009. It impresses for its seamless, generous personality and silky finish. The Clos de la Garenne is more about textural volume than nuance, but it is impeccably balanced and approachable. I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Jacques Lardiere and Frederic Barnier showed me a wide range of 2009s during my visit in late June, 2011. Many of the jewels among the 2009s are hidden in the villages level wines, which I highly encourage readers to check out. I also tasted a selection of 2008s. The 2008s are quite fat for the year. Yields were lower than in 2009. Lardiere made the decision to age the wines longer on their lees to give them more richness, which he felt was lacking because of the inconsistent, high acid vintage. As a result, these are fairly big 2008s.Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756

The 2008 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta shows marvelous inner perfume, layered fruit and exceptional overall balance. A round yet mineral and floral infused register lingers on the finish. The best qualities of the year emerge in this beautifully delineated, impeccable Puligny. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Jacques Lardiere and Frederic Barnier showed me a wide range of 2009s during my visit in late June, 2011. Many of the jewels among the 2009s are hidden in the villages level wines, which I highly encourage readers to check out. I also tasted a selection of 2008s. The 2008s are quite fat for the year. Yields were lower than in 2009. Lardiere made the decision to age the wines longer on their lees to give them more richness, which he felt was lacking because of the inconsistent, high acid vintage. As a result, these are fairly big 2008s.Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756