PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
The Teachers
Concentration and great breed are the hallmarks of the Puligny-Montrachet appellation. Well-balanced, it offers great aromatic complexity combined with a refined style. Body and bouquet melt into a subtle harmony: all the graces under an inflexible nature and remarkable concentration.
Name: Puligny-Montrachet white
Vine age: 60 years old
Density: 10,000 plants / hectare
Soil: Clay-limestone
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vinification: 100% de-stemming; pressing; settling then alcoholic fermentation in vats for 8 to 10 days; aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels with 20% new barrels.
Characteristic:
Visual: Bright gold colour with greenish highlights
Olfactory: Hawthorn, marzipan, hazelnut, amber...
Taste: Lactic aromas (butter, croissant...), minerals, honey
Food and wine pairing: It calls for delicate yet rich dishes. Equally at home with fine poultry in sauce or pan-fried veal with mushrooms, it's a perfect match for foie gras, lobster and crayfish, and grilled or pan-fried seafood. On a cheese platter, this wine goes well with goat's cheese, Reblochon and soft cheeses with a bloomy rind, such as Brie de Meaux.