out and produced several outstanding wines, particularly with his Referts and Folatières, which really are stunning. His brother Arnaud may get the headlines but the savvy collector will consider Benoit's offerings too as they usually sell at half the price of his better known brother's. (A Becky Wasserman/Le Serbet Selection - sbw@leserbet.fr, Carolina Wine Company, NC; Morris & Verdin, UK). ~~ This also displays a touch of reduction and it should be decanted for 15 to 20 minutes too. The aromas are ripe and mostly floral in character though there is a touch of green apple lurking in the background that continues onto the rich, full and more complex flavors that are delicious and very Puligny in style and personality. This is a relatively big and powerful Referts but one that remains balanced, focused and wonderfully long. Impressive.
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