Description
The F Carillon Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Murgers des Dents de Chien" 2023 is a complex and elegant white Burgundy wine made from 100% Chardonnay, known for its significant minerality and tension. The vineyard is highly regarded, situated near the Puligny-Montrachet Grand Crus, with very stony, chalky soil that contributes to its distinctive character.
Critics describe the 2023 François Carillon Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Murgers des Dents de Chien" as a high-quality, mineral-forward white Burgundy with excellent tension, benefiting from its proximity to Puligny-Montrachet.
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): 92–95 Points / 5 Stars. He notes the vineyard's wind-swept location creates a nose with "excellent tension" featuring reduction and almond paste. He describes the palate as having "firm mineral undercurrent" with a long, complex, and "classy" finish.
William Kelley (Wine Advocate): While he has not issued a specific score for this cuvée, he characterizes the 2023 whites generally as "rich and flamboyant" with "unctuous textures," comparing the best examples to a broader version of the 2015 vintage.
Allen Meadows (Burghound): Rates this cuvée highly for its "ethereal" quality and "evident minerality".