Boillot’s 2010 Puligny-Montrachet wraps around the palate with expressive yellow stone fruits, light floral honey, and apricots. This is an especially round, generous village-level Puligny, with lovely overall balance. Saline notes add freshness and vibrancy on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013+. This is an impressive set of wines from Jean-Marc Boillot. The 2010s are very clearly marked by their terroirs, a departure from vintages such as 2009 and 2011, where the wines are less vivid. Boillot began harvesting on September 19th. Natural alcohols came in around 12.8%-13.2%, pretty much the same as in 2011.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Village has a very tight, recalcitrant bouquet that budges little with rigorous aeration, implying that it would benefit from another two or three years in bottle. The palate is slightly viscous and honeyed on the entry, suggesting late-picked fruit, although I am seeking a little more acidic “bite” toward the finish. This is only just satisfactory, and to be honest, I was expecting more. Drink now-2017. Importer: Lea & Sandeman (UK)