Presentation
Founded in 1859, Domaine Jean Chartron is a historic reference in Puligny-Montrachet. For five generations, the Chartron family has cultivated one of the most beautiful viticultural heritages of Côte de Beaune, with 14 hectares of vines, mostly classified as Premiers and Grands Crus. The estate has several exceptional monopolies: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Pucelle Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Clos des Chevaliers (monopoly since 1917) Jean-Michel Chartron and his sister Anne-Laure perpetuate reasoned viticulture, with careful soil work and precise vinifications, favoring the pure expression of Chardonnay. The wines stand out for their elegance, mineral tension, and remarkable aging capacity.
Location
Our Folatières parcel stretches from the lower slopes up to the edge of the woods, bordered by the stony path that divides the southern from the northern section.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Natural grass cover from post-harvest until late March. Composting and organo-mineral amendments applied in late autumn and early winter. Poussard pruning from replanting to optimize sap flow. Light surface tilling, manual hoeing, and inter-row cultivation to clean vine bases. Canopy topping at 1.30 meters.
Harvest
Manual harvest with precise grape sorting.
Winemaking
Fermentation in oak barrels (30% new oak / 70% barrels aged 1 to 5 years).
Ageing
Aged on fine lees for 12 months in oak barrels, followed by 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 90000
Age of vines : 60 ans years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 13–15°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
A vivid yellow with green highlights catches the eye. The aroma of Folatières is unmistakable an enchanting bouquet of the most delicate white flowers: lily of the valley, jasmine, and ornithogalum.
Food pairings
Perfect pairings include:
– Fillet of sole with tarragon butter
– Bresse chicken with a light cream sauce
– Sweetbreads with white truffle
