Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Les Folatières
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A dream vintage which offers generous volumes and superb quality. Water is a major player during the winter which allows the vines to build up their reserves before a particularly hot and dry summer. Favored by a mild spring, flowering took place perfectly with beautiful and numerous clusters. No major climatic incident hampers the growing cycle. The harvest, which was in impeccable health, took place from August 27 to September 15.
Vineyard
The largest terroir of the village, facing to East and with a maximum sunshine. So, it has an early maturity. The Chardonnay can express its power and its elegance because of the important presence of limestone scree and the shallow subsoil. We have there three different origins of vines whose we purchase the grape.
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 25% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Rich but sophisticated wine, it expresses itself through scents of white flowers and fruits mixed in with notes of grilled hazelnut. On the palate, elegance takes over vivacity.
Food pairings
Ideal with vol au vent, duck cooked in white sauce with mushrooms, the fatted chicken cooked in cream and fermented cheeses.
temperature
12-14°C
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