2023 Bernard Dugat-Py Les Referts Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy

Another old-vine cuvée produced from purchased fruit harvested by the Dugat-Py team, the 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Referts delivers aromas of pear, orange oil, nutmeg, white flowers and buttered toast. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's more textural than the Champ Gain, with an unctuous core of fruit and a saline finish. Jan 31, 2025

92-94 points William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Bordering Meursault on the northern side of Puligny Montrachet, Les Referts is a Premier Cru vineyard with a distinctive personality. Its clay and limestone soils give Chardonnay a little more richness and breadth than some of Puligny's higher slopes, while retaining the village's celebrated mineral finesse. Bernard Dugat-Py built his family's reputation on extraordinary old vine reds from Gevrey Chambertin, and his son Loïc continues that meticulous approach with a small collection of highly sought after white Burgundies.

Pale gold with delicate green reflections. Ripe pear, white peach and lemon curd mingle with acacia blossom, toasted hazelnut and a suggestion of crushed stone. The 2023 vintage has a beautifully rounded texture, balanced by lively citrus acidity and a fine mineral thread. Subtle oak spice and savoury almond notes linger through a long, elegant finish.

Wonderful with roasted marron and tarragon, grilled snapper with saffron fennel, or a golden leek and artichoke tart. A particularly seductive expression of Puligny Montrachet.

Cellaring: 2027 to 2040. Excellent ageing potential, with further nutty and savoury complexity developing over time.