Puligny-Montrachet « Derrière la Velle »

Puligny-Montrachet

"Derrière la Velle"

GRAPE VARIETY:

Chardonnay

Soil:

Clay and limestone

Climat:

This name refers to the Gallo-Roman term “villa” (house) which was located very close to the plot.

Plot:

10a83 planted in 1962 exposed north/south located down the hill on the out skirts of the village towards Meursault.

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:

Pure and shiny color with golden reflections. Expressive and elegant nose of white flowers with honeyed notes. Opulent and intense palate of crunchy fruits. A concentrated wine maintained by a beautiful minerality.