A cool pure and gorgeously refined nose offers up notes of rose petal acacia blossom and even a hint of lavender where added breadth is present in the form of apple and pear nuances. The beautifully well-delineated flavors possess an almost painful intensity with the classic pungent minerality of a classic Clos de la Garenne all wrapped in a finely detailed finish of outstanding length. The only thing this lacks at present is striking complexity which it may very well add with 6 to 8 years of bottle age.

The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne (Magenta) is a huge explosive wine. Endless layers of flavor burst from the glass in this deep richly textured wine. The Garenne boasts intense dimensions of spice and minerality to buffer the juicy expressive fruit. Hints of butter and hazelnuts add complexity on the finish. The Garenne is another 2010 that appears to have serious aging potential. Note: this is the Duc de Magenta bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. 93+ --- Antonio Galloni