2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region La Garenne
Vine Age Vine planted circa 1950
Fermentation Vessels Primarily 600 L barrels, with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The page lists production as 460, without stating the unit. After light settling, the must enters primarily 600 L and some 228 L barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. The vintage header reports 20% new barrels; the general method specifies approximately 5–20% new Allier barrels with long, light toast. First racking occurs after approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The header gives 0.15 ha, while the vineyard narrative gives 0.14 ha.
Certifications Ecocert
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025–2045
Classification Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region La Garenne
Vine Age Vine planted circa 1950
Fermentation Vessels Primarily 600 L barrels, with some 228 L barrels
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The sheet lists production as 1,050, without stating the unit. After light settling, the must enters primarily 600 L and some 228 L barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. First racking occurs after approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The vintage header reports 0% new barrels, whereas the same sheet's general-method text says approximately 5–20% new Allier barrels; the vintage-specific header value is retained while preserving this internal inconsistency. The header gives 0.15 ha, while the narrative gives 0.14 ha.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Taut and saline, with sea-air, lemon and orange-blossom notes; precise and deep on the palate, finishing with citrus and minerality
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023–2038
Classification Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region La Garenne
Vine Age Vine planted circa 1950
Fermentation Vessels Primarily 600 L barrels, with some 228 L barrels
Oak Types Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The sheet lists production as 980, without stating the unit. After light settling, the must enters primarily 600 L and some 228 L barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. First racking occurs after approximately one year in wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. The vintage header reports 0% new barrels, whereas the same sheet's general-method text says approximately 5–20% new Allier barrels; the vintage-specific header value is retained while preserving this internal inconsistency. The header gives 0.15 ha, while the narrative gives 0.14 ha.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Fresh nectarine and limoncello aromas opening to flint; balanced palate with a lightly honeyed attack, a richer style and sustained balance through the finish
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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