The 2001 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres reveals floral, mineral aromas as well as a light to medium-bodied personality. While it lacks the depth expected from a premier cru, it displays a broad character with fresh mineral flavors. Drink it over the next 3 years. This famed negociant firm performed substantially more batonnage on its 2001 whites in an attempt to give them additional body. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770

Enchanting aromas of grilled nuts and peaches waft from the glass, followed by explosive flavors of smoke, peach and hazelnut. It’s plump without being at all heavy, and the finish is clean, minerally and long.——J.C.(10/1/2003)—— 91