white Wine
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
“Les Folatières”
This parcel was bought by Vincent’s parents in 1979 and was initially planted in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ! His father pulled the vines out and totally replanted in white. The parcel is located in lieu-dit « au Chaniot ».
the vine
Grape varietal:
Chardonnay
Vineyard location:
Mid-slope, south, south-east exposition
Soil type:
Clay-limestone
Average age of the parcels:
Approximately 40 years
Viticultural methods:
The soils are tilled, vines pruned in guyot simple, de-budding adapted to the age of the vineyard and its vigor, sustainable agriculture, manual harvest.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification:
The grapes are pressed, then racked in temperature controlled tanks for 24 hours. No artificial yeasts added, exclusively indigenous yeasts to maintain the typicity of the terroir and of the vintage. Fermentation in barrels at the natural temperature of the cellar.
Ageing:
The wine is bottled after 15-18 months of aging on the lees. Racking occurs after the malolactic fermentation. Filtration if necessary according to the vintage. Bottling at the domaine.
The barrels:
100% oak – 30% new barrels
the wine
You can recognize the Puligny-Montrachet terroir in this bottle :a rich,ample and generous wine.
Tasting note:
This Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru is like an explosion with a rich bouquet, and an ample and textured mouth having undergrowth and truffle notes.
Ageing potentiel:
5 – 10 years
Serving temperature:
12°C – 14°C
Wine pairing:
This wine goes very well with fish and white meat with creamy and tasty gravy, and sweetbread.
