Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet Vintage:2018 the 2017 Syrah High Contrast

the 2017 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard explodes from the glass with pronounced smoky aromas that waft with delicate notes of dark chocolate-covered blackberries

There is a bit more mid-palate density to the medium-bodied flavors that combine good power with evident muscle on the firm

game and nutty oak on the nose

refined and pure medium weight flavors exude a fine bead of minerality onto the harmonious and classy finale

fine and flinty bouquet of perfectly ripe Riesling fruits

Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet Vintage:2018 the 2017 Syrah High Contrast(from 3 vineyards including Le Trzin). An attractively floral suffused nose enjoys top notes of both lemon rind and mint. I very much like the texture of the vibrant middle weight flavors that terminate in a clean and dry finish that is borderline tannic.