The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières is showing well, revealing aromas of orange oil, spices and fresh apricot, complemented by inviting hints of freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple, its ample core of fruit is underpinned by lively acids.

Aromas of beeswax, tangerine, yellow orchard fruit and crisp green apple introduce the 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, a full-bodied, ample and voluminous wine with excellent depth at the core, succulent acids and chewy structuring extract, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. Carillon observed that this cuvée isn't far from 14% alcohol.

The 2013 Puligny-Montrachet les Folatières 1er Cru, which is coming from two parcels, has a more exotic bouquet than the Champs Gain at the moment with hints of peppermint and licorice underlying the citrus fruit. The palate is vibrant right from the start with citrus lemon, orange zest and white peach. There is clearly great weight here, fine length and precision, and it constitutes one of the best 2013s from Fran?ois Carillon.

The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres presents a tightly-coiled, mineral-driven personality laced with considerable energy and finesse. White flowers and spices add complexity on the pure, crystalline finish. This looks to be a wine with an immense future. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. The 2010s are the first wines Francois Carillon has vinified on his own following the division of the family estate, Louis Carillon. I was very impressed with what I tasted, but, and perhaps even more importantly, deeply struck by the attention to detail, especially in the vineyards. All of the 2010s had completed their malos when I visited in late June, 2011 except for the Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet, which was impossible to read. Readers should note that there are two labels for the 2009s; Francois Carillon and Jacques Carillon. The brothers have divided the finished, bottled wines of that year and are each selling their respective portions of those wines. The wines in bottle are identical. For ease of reference I have duplicated the entries in our database so notes for the 2009s appear for both producers. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802