2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2029-2035
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Approximately equal limestone and clay
Harvest Dates The estate harvest began on 2023-08-31 and continued for two weeks; this is estate-wide timing, not a parcel-specific picking date.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The mid-slope parcel covers 0.52 ha; the sheet lists production as 3,500 without specifying the unit. Musts underwent light settling. The header reports 30% new barrels, the general vinification paragraph says approximately 5–20%, and the Jasper Morris note says 20%. First racking followed approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The estate reports organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Jasper Morris: pale lemon color; flinty character, precise taut white fruit and a persistent finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Approximately equal limestone and clay
Harvest Dates The estate harvest began during the final week of August 2022; this is estate-wide timing, not a parcel-specific picking date.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The mid-slope parcel covers 0.52 ha; the sheet lists production as 4,000 without specifying the unit. Musts underwent light settling. The header reports 30% new barrels, while the general vinification paragraph says approximately 5–20%. First racking followed approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The estate reports organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Fleshy texture, ripe fruit, toasted almond and a very long, promising finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Approximately equal limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The mid-slope parcel covers 0.52 ha; the sheet lists production as 1,560 without specifying the unit. Musts underwent light settling. The header reports 30% new barrels, while the general vinification paragraph says approximately 5–20%. First racking followed approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The estate reports organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes White peach, chamomile and flint on the nose; apricot and pear on a harmonious palate with balancing acidity.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2050
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Approximately equal limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The mid-slope parcel covers 0.52 ha; the sheet lists production as 3,200 without specifying the unit. Musts underwent light settling. The header reports 30% new barrels, while the general vinification paragraph says approximately 5–20%. First racking followed approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The estate reports organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005. The vintage commentary reports post-malolactic pH around 3.1–3.2 for the estate's white wines generally; this is not an exact-wine analysis.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Concentrated passion fruit and lemon peel with spice, salinity and minerality; a tense yet broad palate and striking finish.
Critics Ratings 95
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 918.85Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 886.42Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 1500ml | CHF 799.94Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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