Puligny Montrachet 'les Folatières'

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières comes from an exceptionally small parcel (0.3 ha) located close to the great crus of Montrachet. Its south east exposure and limestone , marl  and loess rich soils give this Premier Cru refined minerality and natural concentration; a wine that shows both precision and breadth, combining Puligny’s characteristic grandeur with remarkable purity.

In the glass, the wine displays a pale golden colour. The nose is elegant and complex: fresh floral notes, pear and white peach mingle with citrus tones and a fine, stony mineral accent. On the palate it is pure and layered, with precise acidity, a rich texture and impressive length; the balance of freshness, concentration and subtly integrated oak brings both finesse and depth.

Winemaking follows a classic, meticulous approach: hand harvesting, whole cluster pressing and low temperature fermentation in oak barrels (15–20 days) to preserve complexity and aromatic freshness. The wine aged 16 months on fine lees, with a small proportion of new barrels adding structure and an elegant hint of vanilla without overshadowing the terroir expression.

Serve at 10–12 °C. Excellent with foie gras, fine shellfish, lightly seared scallops, refined fish dishes and characterful regional cheeses such as Comté or Cîteaux.