A combination of new and 1st year traditional Burgundian barrels as well as new and 1st year 350 liter barrels were used to fashion the 1997 Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrieres. This hugely ripe wine exhibits butterscotch and mineral aromas. It is medium-to-full-bodied, fat, yet has surprising precision and freshness for such a dense offering. This 1997 is dominated by sugar-coated nut and tropical fruit flavors. It should be consumed over the next 6 years. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.