Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

"Hameau de Blagny"

GRAPE VARIETY:
Chardonnay
Soil:
Clay and limestone
Climat:
The name of this climat designates the houses of the hamlet. Here the Cistercian monks of Maizières, the fathers of Montrachet, cultivated vines in the 12th century.
Plot:
18a42 planted in 1962. This plot is located on the heights of the village of Puligny-Montrachet. Located 350 meters above sea level, this hill rests on a rich and deep marl-limestone soil.
Harvest:
By hand in small pierced boxes.
VINIFICATION & AGING:
Slow and gentle pressing during 4 hours, 24 hours settling and racking in 350 liter oak barrel for alcohlic fermenation with indeginious yeast. Aging on lees for 10 to 12 months and blending in stainless steel vats for 2 to 4 months.
TASTING:
Nice bouquet of ripe and crunchy orchard fruits. A medium bodied and elegant palate with flavors of hazelnuts, almonds and wet stones. A wine with a fine and mineral profile, ending with a long and precise finish.