Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Referts
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
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
100% whole grappe
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% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Nice nose where citrus fruits mingle with notes of almond blossom. The mouth of a beautiful salinity presents some notes of eucalyptus.
Food pairings
Ideal with a press of foie gras, green apple and Shizo.
temperature
12-14°C