PULIGNY-MONTRACHET PREMIER CRU SOUS LE PUITS

PULIGNY-MONTRACHET PREMIER CRU
SOUS LE PUITS 2019

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2019

Varietal

100% Chardonnay, the king grape for white Burgundies.

Tasting notes

Colour: Pale yellows with white highlights.
Nose: A nose of freshness and elegance, marked by white flowers and a touch of toast.
Palate: This wine of great power reveals a beautiful freshness associated with a good sustained oak. The fat finish at the same time offers a certain nervousness thanks to a beautiful tangy texture.

Food and wine pairing

This wine will be perfect paired with refined dishes such poultry in sauce, veal fried with mushrooms, foie gras, lobster, crawfish, and grilled or fried sea-fish. On the cheese-board, its natural allies are goat cheeses, Reblochon, or soft-centred cheeses like the French "Brie de Meaux".

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of around 12°C./14°C. (55°F.).

Ageing potential

From 5 to 7 years after the vintage in good cellaring conditions.

Origins

Puligny-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune, is an appellation that covers a surface area of 211,46 ha. It includes 17 single vineyards classified as Premier Cru that represent 98,18 ha. The commune of Puligny-Montrachet also produces 5 Grands Crus.

Puits (well) is a masculine name that dates from the 12th century and designates the presence of sources or wells. Premier Cru 'Sous le Puits' is located at the top of the village, below the Bois de Trézin. A source here may have supplied the Blagny hamlet.

The subsoil is principally composed of clay and limestone. This wine was made with grapes from vines located on the upper part of the slope with south-eastern exposure.

Vinification and maturing

Reception in the winery of musts. 24-hour settling to keep the lees as much as possible.Vinification in stainless steel vats until two thirds of alcoholic fermentation, i.e. 12 days, for better homogenization of the cuvée. The wine is then sung in oak barrels, 50% of which are new, for a 12-month aging on fine lees, without stirring to preserve the naturalness of the wine. The blend of the vintage will be made in stainless steel vats where it will remain for 3 weeks. Light filtration before bottling.

Vintage : 2019

2019 was a unique and very changeable year. It brought its own stresses for a great many producers, while harvesting passed without a hitch. The end result has inspired enthusiasm amongst winemakers, surpassing expectations. The weather was hot and dry, but the wines are promising a freshness that will delight fans of Bourgogne wines, with an indulgent side to boot.

Since the start of the 20th century, every vintage that has ended with a “9” has been wonderful. The only downside to this one is below-average volumes.

PULIGNY-MONTRACHET PREMIER CRU SOUS LE PUITS 2019