François Carillon’s 2022 Puligny-Montrachet comes from one of Puligny’s long-established names: the Carillon family has grown grapes in the village since at least 1520, and François founded his own domaine in 2010 after splitting the family business. In 2022, Carillon called it a “calm, easy vintage,” though “a small average vintage” in quantity, a combination that often translates into wines with both ease of approach and focus.

Critics largely underline finesse and aromatic clarity in this bottling. Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) is particularly enthusiastic, writing that “we are back to finesse with this wine.” He calls the 2022 “beautifully aromatic, with all the floral character one could hope for,” and notes a “brilliantly light touch despite the energy and the intensity,” finishing with “excellent natural acidity.” Morris goes further, predicting, “I think it is going to be a show stopper,” which stands out as an excellent review in both tone and confidence.

Wine Spectator’s 92-point note aligns with that profile but frames it in more structural terms, describing “a sleek, tensile white,” with “flavors of lemon and lime blossoms, plus a touch of citronella.” The review emphasizes restraint and balance—“though subtle, this shows fine harmony and intensity”—and points to a “lingering, mineral-tinged aftertaste.” Their suggested drinking window, “now through 2032,” signals both near-term pleasure and enough underlying drive for mid-term cellaring.

Put together, the 2022 reads as a classically styled Puligny: floral and citrus-led rather than overtly rich, with acidity and mineral detail doing much of the work. For buyers, the critical consensus suggests a wine that should reward early sampling for its lift, while also having the cut and persistence to justify time in the cellar.