Chardonnay.
Colour: A golden colour with green tinges
Nose: Very floral: honeysuckle, acacia and jasmine, with a touch of grilled almonds.
Palate: A generous, lively attack. There is a superb balance in this wine with good freshness. The finish has a long after-taste with light vanilla nuances.
This great with Burgundy will be ideal with a pan-fried foie-gras, a creamy fish dish and all cooked white meats such as a chicken in cream sauce, smoked salmon, shellfish, and veal sweetbreads.
The ideal serving temperature is around 12°C to 14°C. (55°F.).
From 5 to 8 years.
Puligny-Montrachet is a village in the Côte de Beaune, located in Burgundy's Golden Triangle, renowned for its white wines. The name ‘Montrachet’ was added at the end of the 19th century to emphasise its connection with the local grands crus.
The appellation covers 212 hectares, producing almost exclusively white wines, a third of which (98 hectares) is classified as Premier Cru, comprising 17 different climats, as well as 5 Grands Crus.
The soils, mainly ochre limestone with marl layers in the subsoil, and the south-eastern exposure of the vineyards promote optimal sunshine and good ripeness of the grapes.
Chardonnay grapes are hand-picked and slowly pressed without destemming. The alcoholic fermentation starts in stainless-steel tanks before the juice is transferred to barrel, a third of the way through fermentation.
The barrel ageing is on lees for up to 14 months, with 30% new oak.
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
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