Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Champ Gain
The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
Vineyard
A deserted area after phylloxera (1880) and cultivated again in the fifty's years. The whole of four separate vineyards, planted between Saint Aubin and the terroir of les Truffières. The soil is brown limestone with a slower maturity.
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A classic of the Domain: a spicy nose, white peach, buttered toast. In the mouth a great substance with fine grained and a good length .
Food pairings
Ideal with fresh salmon, crayfishes cooked in cream, scallops served with cepes and strong cheeses (Munster).
temperature
12-14°C
