Earthy pears, yellow plums, and white peaches are found in the nose of the 2002 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts. This rich, broad, ripe, medium-bodied wine is dense, pure, and layered. Liquefied nuts, apples, and stones can be found throughout its bold personality and lengthy finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2012.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802. In addition, Vincent Girardin sells many of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949