Puligny Montrachet 75cl

The 75cl Puligny-Montrachet is a great white Burgundy wine made exclusively from Chardonnay, renowned for its elegance, finesse and aromatic complexity.

Origin and Grape Variety
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay 
Terroir: Clay-limestone soils promoting the typical minerality of the appellation 
Exposure / Altitude: South–South-East, between 200 and 225 metres for some terroirs 

Vinification and Aging
Harvest: Hand-harvested with grape selection 
Pressing: Pneumatic, preserving the integrity of the fruit 
Alcoholic fermentation: 100% in oak barrels, with selected yeasts 
Malolactic fermentation: Complete 
Aging: 10 to 16 months in oak barrels (15 to 30% new barrels), batonnage every 7 to 10 days 

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright pale gold 
Nose: Subtle and refined, notes of white flowers, yellow-fleshed fruits, dried fruits, nuts and minerality 
Palate: Precise, balanced, complex, elegant tension, long and subtly oaked finish 

Aging potential: 3 to 5 years for fruity enjoyment, up to 10 years or more for toasted notes and a more developed maturity. Some 2023 Puligny, for example, show potential until 2033+ 

Serving Temperature and Food Pairings
Service: Between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F) to appreciate the aromas and structure 
Suggested pairings: Seafood, fine fish, poultry in sauce, salmon risotto, pike quenelle, vol au vent, Comté or aged cheeses 

Characteristics
Style: Round and structured, remarkable harmony between aromatic richness and freshness 
Evolution: Toasted notes and increased complexity after several years of aging 
Recommendation: Drink young for the fruit or keep for several years for the complexity and pronounced minerality 

The 75cl Puligny-Montrachet represents the refined expression of Burgundy Chardonnay, offering elegance, finesse and gastronomic versatility, ideal for lovers of great white wines.