Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits

Finally starting to show some nice complexity while preserving good acidity and minerality. Best showing since my tastings in 2018. Needed air upon opening.

Oddly enough, the worst showing since my first tasting in 3/2018. The finish remained admittedly short and unimpressive, even over several hours of breathing. Moderate (and not high enough) acidity. Improved after 30 minutes of breathing but didn't become much of what I tasted in previous bottles.

Had this after the Leeuwin estate 2012. Took a long time to open as it was too cold and closed down. Dramatic contrast to the leeuwin which really excelled from the first pour. After 30 minutes it opened to tart apple, acidity, minerality. The last sips were easily 90+ but the first 80% of the bottle was below expectations...

Terrific QPR. I paid $70 and this punches the weight of $100+. Nice bouquet and pretty color. But I love the cut, minerality, tart apple, good finish.

Floral, light bodied, delicate.

Perfectly drinkable wine. Drink or hold.

tasted at large walkaround tasting. this was really great, with nice ripe apple and sweet spice notes sitting on top of buttered popcorn and vanilla. nice freshness. med(+) finish.

Louis Latour -Technical tasting (Stellenbosch) : A cooler area behind Blagny. 33% new oak, 33% 2nd fill, 33% 3rd fill Mid yellow with aromas of earth, stone fruit, slightly confected elements. Feels a bit broad and fat and lacks much zing and acidity. Almost a little oily with more stone fruits, gentle spices, but not overly exicting. Seems very commercial in taste and feel.