Puligny-Montrachet « Les Houlières » - Domaine THOMAS-COLLARDOT

Puligny-Montrachet

"Les Houlières"

GRAPE VARIETY:

Chardonnay

Soil:

Clay and limestone

Climat:

His name comes from «houille», burgundian term which designates the peat, light and spongy material which forms in the marshes.

Plot:

12a70 planted in 1986 exposed Est/West located in the bottom of the village at the limit of Chassagne-Montrachet appellation.

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:

Beautiful golden and luminous color. Fine and delicate nose with floral and citrus notes. Mineral and juicy on the palate. A lively and harmonious wine, all in lightness.