Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Referts
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The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.
Vineyard
The closest "Climat" to Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, divided by the famous "Chemin des Moînes" (the monks path). The soil is marly at the top and and more ferruginous at the bottom, therefore it produces a more unctuous and a fatter wine than the others. Sensitive to over-ripeness.
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 % whole berries
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
20 months (whose 8 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
13,10% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Sophisticated and concentrated nose: citrus and apricot, then notes of honey and butter with age. Finesse from Puligny-Montrachet combined with a dense and fleshy texture.
Food pairings
Ideal with seafood, poached fish or cooked with cream and cheese such as Epoisses.
temperature
12-14°C
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