Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Referts
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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 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 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 22% of new oak)
13% 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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