Puligny-Montrachet

1er Cru Referts

Given its location, it can be connected to "Refe" in Bresse region which means a brambly and rocky field. It could be a ground where they had to get rid of the rock "heads" and clear the place to plant vines.

After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.

Vineyard

The closest "Climat" to Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, divided by the famous "Chemin des Moînes" (the monk path). The soil is marly at the top and and more ferruginous at the bottom, therefore it produces a more unctuous and fatter wine than the other Puligny-Montrachet. Sensitive to over-ripeness.

Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual

Sol : Calcareous Clay

surface
Production area
5,52 ha
altitude
Altitude
230-250 m
age
Average age of vines
45 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grapes

17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)

13,5% 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 or cheese such as Munster and Epoisses.

temperature
Serving
temperature

12-14°C

date
Should be drunk between

2022-2026