Ente's 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts exhibits aromas of Anjou pear, freshly baked bread, citrus oil and wheat toast, framed by a discreet touch of youthful reduction. Medium to full-bodied, bright and satiny, it's seamless and concentrated, with a tangy spine of acidity and a long, saline finish.

The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts is showing nicely in bottle, unfurling in the glass with notes of citrus oil, oatmeal, orange blossom, pear and dried white flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with an elegantly textural attack, a delicate core of fruit, and racy balancing acids.

Tasted blind, the 2015 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts is an unusually lithe, acid-driven wine for the vintage, wafting from the glass with a bright bouquet of white flowers, crisp green apple and subtle iodine. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and tangy, with lots of cut and juicy energy, albeit comparatively little flesh on its structural bones.

Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Referts has a richer bouquet than its peers with light honeyed tones, citrus lemon and apple blossom scents. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, just a touch of bitterness here but that soon dissipates and the finish feels energetic if not quite delivering the length you would expect. Given the producer, I suspect that this will repay 3-4 years in bottle and merit a higher evaluation down the line. Tasted May 2016.

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2011 has fine delineation and minerality on the nose: great precision and good intensity here. The palate is poised and focused with hints of peach and apricot. It is threaded through with a fine line of acidity and just marred by a slightly overworked yet still attractive finish. This is a commendable wine from Ente that should age well.