Carillon’s 2007 Puligny-Montrachet represents an assemblage from no fewer than 11 named sites, which are vinified in three lots. Grapefruit, orange, lemon, and quince give a lusciously citric impression underlain by firm stoniness; with a good sense of stuffing let also of lift; the whole effect being a bit Loire Chenin-like. Hints of toasted, salted nuts and peach kernel in the clear finish strike more typical Cote d’Or themes. I imagine that this will be worth following for at least 3-4 years. Carillon started picking the last of August, which he points out is exactly a week later than conventional calculations based on the early date of flowering would have led one to predict. He chaptalized most wines around a degree, to arrive at finished alcohol levels of 13-13.5% Carillon’s wines spend approximately a year in barrel – 15-20% new – with the lees stirred, followed by six months in tank. Importers: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990 and Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802