Description
RegionCôte de Beaune
VillagePuligny-Montrachet
AppellationPuligny-Montrachet
Grape varietyChardonnay
The Vine
Average vine age 30 years
SoilLimestone and scree.
Average yield45 hl/ha
HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
Cellaring Potential3-5 years
Serving temperature 11-13°
Home to some of the world’s most extraordinary Chardonnays including the famous Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, and Bâtard-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet is the 216 hectare geographical middleman of the white wine villages, bordered by Meursault to the north and Chassagne-Montrachet to the south. According to the history books, the village of Puligny gained its name from Puliniacus, a Gallo-Roman military encampment. The Montrachet aspect was added in the last century to stress the consistently excellent quality of the wines produced in the local vineyards.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation
Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new.
Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.
Wine tasting
Tasting Note
Our Puligny-Montrachet Blanc has a bright pale yellow appearance. It offers youthful aromas of ripe tropical fruits of peaches and quince with an expressive and mineral spicy edge. On the palate, a delicious, refreshing balance of fruit and acidity.
Food Pairing
Poached-eggs in white wine sauce – Provence style dorade – ham wrapped veal – Chaource cheese.
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