Winemaker

Vineyard
Description: In the centre of the white grape areas of the Cote-d'Or, the small village of Puligny shares with Chassagne, the finest white Grands Crus of Burgundy. It also has numerous distinguished Premiers Crus with exceptional aromas of which
Champs-Gain.
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Soil of the appelation: Limestone and clay on marly subsoil

Tasting
Tasting note: Complex floral and fruit aromas with a light toasty note on the nose.
On the palate, the wine is a very harmonious marriage of mellowness and raciness.
Good ageing potential.
Food/wine pairing: Fish, seafood and shellfish in sauce.
Serving temperature: Between 12C to 14C
Ageing potential: 5 to 7 years and more

Know-How
Harvest: manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape.
Vinification: The pressing takes place in two phases: evacuation of the first juice, then pressing in two-hourly cycles.
Maturing: 9 to 10 months in French oak, with up to 15% new oak, depending on the vintage, and for 3 to 4 months in stainless steel vats.
Ageing: The cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Chateau de Beaune oer natural'ambient conditions that are perfectly adapted to ageing the Premiers Crus