2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2027-2030
Classification AOC Bourgogne
Region Bourgogne
Soil Deep silt and clay
Harvest Dates The producer's estate harvest began on 31 August 2023 and lasted two weeks; exact parcel dates for Le Clos du Château are not stated
Sites One enclosed 4.90 ha vineyard at the foot of the Château de Puligny-Montrachet, close to the Puligny-Montrachet AOC boundary
Fermentation Vessels 228 L and 600 L barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details Production is listed as 47,400, with no unit stated. After light settling and barrel fermentation, the first racking occurred after approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The 2023 fruit was picked at dawn, and the generous crop enabled qualitative bunch selection.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Pale colour; fresh, electric white stone fruit; apple and fresh plum; persistent, lengthened finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification AOC Bourgogne
Region Bourgogne
Soil Deep silt and clay
Harvest Dates The producer's estate harvest began during the last week of August 2022; exact parcel dates for Le Clos du Château are not stated
Sites One enclosed 4.90 ha vineyard at the foot of the Château de Puligny-Montrachet, close to the Puligny-Montrachet AOC boundary
Fermentation Vessels 228 L and 600 L barrels
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details Production is listed as 49,000, with no unit stated. After light settling and barrel fermentation, the wine was racked about one year later and moved to stainless steel for a second maturation phase. The vintage header specifies 0% new barrels, while the same sheet's generic style paragraph says the domaine normally works with 5–20% new barrels; the vintage-specific 0% figure is retained.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Fresh and mineral; citrus, Granny Smith apple, flint, flowers and beeswax; measured bitterness; pure, straight and long
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification AOC Bourgogne
Region Bourgogne
Soil Deep silt and clay
Sites One enclosed 4.90 ha vineyard at the foot of the Château de Puligny-Montrachet, close to the Puligny-Montrachet AOC boundary
Fermentation Vessels 228 L and 600 L barrels
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details Production is listed as 28,650, with no unit stated. The must underwent light settling before barrel fermentation. The wine was racked about one year later and then transferred to stainless steel for a second maturation phase. The producer reports that Chardonnay was especially affected by the April frost and that the resulting musts retained marked freshness.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Light, zesty and leesy bouquet; balanced; long, enveloping texture; freshness and purity
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rue du Pied de la Vallée 21, 21190 Volnay, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 39 14
Email
Owner
Etienne de Montille
Cellarmaster
Brian Sieve