2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2027–2032
Classification Puligny-Montrachet AOC, village
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Sites Approximately three quarters from a 1.1 ha parcel in Les Chalumeaux; the other parcels are Les Levrons and Boudrières–Nosroyes, together stated as 0.38 ha.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L and also 228 L
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types Mainly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The sheet lists 1.50 ha and production of 10,700 without stating the production unit. Following light settling and barrel fermentation, the first racking occurs after approximately one year of maturation in wood; the wine then spends a further 4–6 months in stainless steel. The estate reports organic cultivation since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005. The estate-wide 2023 harvest began on 31 August and lasted two weeks; this is not presented as a Puligny-Montrachet-specific picking date. Jasper Morris’s published score is a range of 88–90, rather than a single exact rating.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Fresh, bright lemon color; apple; restrained, classical expression; increasing breadth on the finish; melon; honeysuckle; subtly rich and enveloping.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet AOC, village
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Sites Mostly from a 1.1 ha parcel in Les Chalumeaux; the other parcels are Les Levrons and Boudrières–Nosroyes, together stated as 0.38 ha.
Fermentation Vessels 228 L and 600 L oak barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types Mainly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details The sheet lists 1.50 ha and production of 12,000 without stating the production unit. After light settling and barrel fermentation, the wine is racked approximately one year later and transferred to stainless steel for a second, duration-unspecified maturation phase. The estate reports organic cultivation since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005. The 2022 estate harvest began in the last week of August; this is not presented as a Puligny-Montrachet-specific picking date.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle, citrus fruit and redcurrant on the nose; sapid and bright palate; salty character; toasted-almond finish; approachable.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet AOC, village
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Sites Mostly from a 1.1 ha parcel in Les Chalumeaux; the other parcels are Les Levrons and Boudrières–Nosroyes, together stated as 0.38 ha.
Fermentation Vessels 228 L and 600 L oak barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types Mainly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details The sheet lists 1.50 ha and production of 6,330 without stating the production unit. After light settling and barrel fermentation, the wine is racked approximately one year later and transferred to stainless steel for a second, duration-unspecified maturation phase. The estate reports organic cultivation since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Crisp apple, greengage plum and honeysuckle; fresh and harmonious palate; white tea and white pepper.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Drinking Window 2024–2030+
Classification Puligny-Montrachet AOC, village
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Sites Approximately three quarters from a 1.1 ha parcel in Les Chalumeaux; the other parcels are Les Levrons and Boudrières–Nosroyes, together stated as 0.38 ha.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L and also 228 L
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types Mainly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details The producer sheet lists 1.50 ha and production of 8,000 without stating the production unit. Liberty Wines adds that grapes were hand-picked and selected in the vineyard and cellar, then pressed and lightly settled. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurred in 600 L and 228 L barrels. After approximately one year in barrel, the wine was racked into stainless steel for a further 4–6 months. Sulfur was added at bottling rather than during vinification. The estate reports organic cultivation since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005. The producer reports post-malolactic pH of approximately 3.1–3.2 for its 2020 white wines generally; this is not established as a cuvée-specific measurement.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Silky, linear, energetic, lively and pure, with a saline, persistent finish; citrus, white flowers and fresh pastry; medium- to full-bodied palate with charming fruit and mineral nuance.
Critics Ratings 90
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