Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Les Pucelles - Récolte du Domaine
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Until the last day, the 2021 wine year is trying. Marked by severe episodes of frost between April 5 and 9 which significantly reduced the harvest, the vines awakening was difficult, and the months of April and May were rainy and cool. Until the harvest, which began on September 20, the brutal weather changes set their tempo: responsiveness and constant attention are necessary. Fortunately, the lull in June allowed the flowering to take place without incident and veraison was favored by good conditions which set in from mid-August.
Vineyard
A single vine belonged to our Domaine in 1955. Which other plot can better explain the terroir of Puligny-Montrachet ? The soil is light, rocky and little water-springs protect it during summer. It's a very sophisticated wine.
Wine-Growing method : HVE (High Environmental Value, level 3)
Harvest: 100% manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
100% whole grapes
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
18 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 10% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
This wine has delicate aromas of stone fruit. The palate is clean, fresh and silky. The finish is aromatic and mineral. This wine is complex and intriguing.
Food pairings
Ideal with seared scallops and wild garlic parsley.
temperature
12-14°C
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