2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, fine types
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Les Referts
Soil Rocky brown calcareous soils, Well drained and sloping
Orientation Southeast
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Pièces (Burgundian barrels)
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing Followed By Light Settling
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Environmentally respectful, sustainable cultivation at 10,000 vines/ha. Whole grapes were pressed, lightly settled and transferred immediately into pièces; alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts and malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. The wine matured on its lees reductively for 14 months without racking, with remuage/lees agitation and without SO2 during that maturation period.
Tasting Notes Structured, concentrated, rich and harmonious; mineral and saline, with citrus, floral and fruit notes, hazelnut, almond and honey, plus marked freshness
Producer Information
Website
Address
12, rue de Chaumergy, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 25 91 00
Owner
Philippe Pacalet
Cellarmaster
Philippe Pacalet