Henri Boillot, Puligny Montrachet Perrieres other_regions_italy The 1996 Reserva was also

The 1996 Reserva was also the product of a challenging vintage

Otherwise the dense

26% Cabernet Sauvignon

There's more austerity to this wine than in most vintages

and very well balanced

Henri Boillot, Puligny Montrachet Perrieres other_regions_italy The 1996 Reserva was alsoA touch of unabsorbed SO2 doesnt seriously detract from the pretty, airy and nicely layered aromas of apple, pear and white flower scents. The super sleek, intense and mineral driven medium weight flavors possess excellent verve and cut, all wrapped in a strikingly long, balanced and built to age finish. This is excellent and should also age effortlessly for a decade plus.