Presentation
Elegance and pureness: along with Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet, the small village of Puligny-Montrachet is the third element in the “Golden Triangle” of the illustrious Côte de Beaune appellations that produce white wines which are famous around the world. The main characteristics of Puligny are elegance, pureness, precision and assertiveness. They are considered to be the archetype for the world’s great Chardonnays.
Terroir
The grapes for our Puligny-Montrachet hail essentially from the “Corvée des Vignes” plot, located in the northern part of the appellation, close to Meursault Premier Cru Charmes. The vines grow at the bottom of the slopes in alluvial and clayey soil that overlie hard limestone subsoil composed of the prized local Chassagne stone.
Winemaking
Harvested by hand, the grapes underwent gentle pressing and settling. Vinification was conducted entirely in barrels (French oak from Central France forests), with a proportion of 25% new oak. Natural fermentation lasted 16 days and was punctuated by light stirrings to return the lees into suspension. Ageing time lasted 15 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Production volume : 1,136 BOTTLES, 24 MAGNUMS
Contains sulphites.
Tasting
Beautiful pale gold color with golden highlights. The nose is expressive and airy, marked by indulgent pastry notes (frangipane, egg custard, candied orange, butter biscuit). Citrus elements bring freshness and brightness (yuzu lemon, lemon blossom, then blood orange), while delicate floral scents (rose petal) add a subtle, refined touch. On the palate, the wine impresses with a full, generous, and lingering attack, revealing superb ripeness. A well-integrated acidity structures the whole with elegance. The persistent finish ends on a light tannic note that promises to soften with time. A truly beautiful wine, still evolving, with outstanding aging potential.
Food pairings
Superb with a creamy chicken supreme or baked creamy scallops .
Reviews
Jasper Morris
Tim Atkin