2023 Technical Specifications
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru AOC/AOP
Region La Garenne
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Soil Limestone-slab subsoil; fine surface soil mixed with numerous white limestone stones
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Whole clusters were pressed and the white must was not sulfited before fermentation. The wine underwent 12 months in oak barrels followed by 6 additional months in tank. Lavinia additionally describes 20–30% new barrels, indigenous yeasts and no bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Bright pale yellow with green reflections; expressive aromas of lemon, fresh pear and white flowers; taut yet ample palate, elegant, with lively mineral persistence
Food Pairing White meat, fish, shellfish and crustaceans, cheese
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Orientation Southeast
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Production Details The 0.37-hectare Chardonnay parcel was planted in 1991 and faces southeast. Grapes were harvested manually and pressed as whole clusters. The must was not sulfited before fermentation; after light settling it fermented and aged in oak barrels for 12 months, then was racked and transferred to tank for 6 months before bottling. The source identifies 2018 as the estate's first certified-organic vintage.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
25 rue de Citeaux, 21190 Meursault, France; 53 impasse du Pre des Taupes, 21190 Meursault, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 49 20
Owner
Aude and Guillaume Lavollee
Cellarmaster
Nicolas Ludwig