PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU SOUS LE PUITS

Production area

Puligny-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune, is an appellation that covers a surface area of 211,46 ha. It includes 17 single vineyards classified as Premier Cru that represent 98,18 ha. The commune of Puligny-Montrachet also produces 5 Grands Crus.
Puits (well) is a masculine name that dates from the 12th century and designates the presence of sources or wells. Premier Cru 'Sous le Puits' is located at the top of the village, below the Bois de Trézin. A source here may have supplied the Blagny hamlet.

Origins

The subsoil is principally composed of clay and limestone. This wine was made with grapes from vines located on the upper part of the slope with south-eastern exposure.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

COLOUR : Gold.
NOSE : Aromas of citrus and white blossoms.
PALATE : A rich, opulent winea hint of minerality, and a lovely length on the finish.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were hand-picked and sorted manually as soon as they arrived at the winery. They were then pressed in a pneumatic press which allows for perfect extraction of the juices without over pressing the grapes. Vinification and ageing took place in wooden barrels with a proportion of 20% new oak. The wine was aged on the lees for 10 months with occasional stirring.

Food and wine pairing

This wine will be perfect paired with refined dishes such poultry in sauce, veal fried with mushrooms, foie gras, lobster, crawfish, and grilled or fried sea-fish. On the cheese-board, its natural allies are goat cheeses, Reblochon, or soft-centred cheeses like Brie de Meaux.

Serving suggestions

11 to 13°C

Ageing potential

6 to 8 years

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