Puligny-Montrachet
1er Cru Truffières
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The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
Vineyard
Area favorable to the grey truffles from Burgundy. The soil is very limestone and shallow, but also very poor.Wine of great distinction, very mineral and gun flint. Only 600 to 700 bottles.
Purchase of grapes, harvest by us.
Vine planted in 1971.
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
18 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels
14% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Flowery aromas with honeysuckle. Flighty, tight and racy minerality quivers though the oakiness on the palate.
Food pairings
Ideal with a fowl from Bresse served with truffles.
temperature
12-14°C
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