2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Clay-limestone soil
Harvest Dates Harvest in Puligny began on 16 September 2024
Vine Age Parcels planted in 1962 and 1999
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The 1.06-hectare site was farmed biodynamically and harvested manually with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours, was racked and transferred to barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Maturation comprised 12 months in barrels on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees. Fining was optional and light filtration was used only if necessary.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2027–2036
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Clay-limestone soil
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 29 August 2023; the pace increased from 2 September
Vine Age Parcels planted in 1962 and 1999
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The 1.06-hectare site was farmed biodynamically and harvested manually with grape sorting. After pressing, the juice settled for 24 hours, was racked and transferred to barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Maturation comprised 12 months in barrels on lees followed by approximately 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees. Fining was optional and light filtration was used only if necessary.
Tasting Notes Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator, 2025) described peach, pineapple, mango, butterscotch, oyster-shell brininess, lively acidity and a spice-infused finish. Neal Martin (Vinous, 2025) described lemon thyme, wild peach, mineral expression, freshness, energy, light spice and a steely finish.
Critics Ratings 95
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru AOC
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Calcareous clay
Elevation 275.0 meters
Orientation Southeast Exposure
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 25 August 2022
Vine Age Parcels planted in 1962, 1969, 1983 and 1999
Fermentation Vessels Oak casks
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Vosges and Allier oak
Production Details The wine came from three Les Folatières parcels totaling 1.26 hectares. After long, gentle pneumatic pressing, the must settled for 24 hours before racking to oak casks. Alcoholic fermentation used 20% new oak, with no more than one-third Vosges and at least two-thirds Allier. Maturation was 12 months in cask followed by 6 months in stainless steel; fining and very light filtration were performed only if necessary.
Certifications Ecocert (organic, 1992); Biodyvin (biodynamic, 1998)
Tasting Notes Neal Martin (Vinous, June 2024) described wild honey-infused citrus, white peach, apricot, keen acidity, harmony and a lingering, seductive finish.
Critics Ratings 94
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Calcareous clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 22 September 2021 and continued for 8 days
Vine Age Parcels planted in 1962, 1969, 1983 and 1999
Fermentation Vessels Oak casks
Pressing Method Long, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Vosges and Allier oak
Production Details The biodynamically farmed wine came from three Les Folatières parcels totaling 1.26 hectares. After pneumatic pressing, the must settled for 24 hours before racking to oak casks. Alcoholic fermentation used 20% new oak, with no more than one-third Vosges and at least two-thirds Allier. Maturation was 12 months in cask followed by 6 months in tank; fining and very light filtration were performed only if necessary. The vintage note separately reported 12.5% potential alcohol at maturity, which is a grape/must observation and not the finished-wine alcohol value.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Place Pasquier de la Fontaine, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 30 13
Email
Owner
Brice de La Morandière
Cellarmaster
Amandine Brillanceau