2018 Faiveley Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts, Cote d'Or

2019 is a fresh and well-balanced vintage characterised by extreme weather conditions (frost spells, heatwave). Volumes are low although the quality is outstanding. The harvests began on Monday 9 September and came to an end on the 21 September. The white wines are powerful and concentrated yet balanced out by a crisp acidity. The aromatic profile exudes notes of freshly cut pear.  In 1879, Puligny added its name to that of its more renowned Grand Cru: Montrachet. Puligny-Montrachet offers exceptional terroirs for the Chardonnay grape variety. The "Les Referts" climat covers 5 hectares of vines and lies at the border of Meursault. This climate produces a taut and mineral wine. ExpositionSouth-East SoilLight, shallow, pebbly soils Grape VarietyChardonnay Characteristics of our plot Surface area0 ha 37 a 06 ca[0,91 Acre] Years the vines were planted The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The musts are extracted using a pneumatic press before being settled. Vinification lasts 4 weeks and takes place in French oak barrels (40-50% of which are new oak) in our cellars at consistent, natural températures and hygrometry. The wines are stirred frequently in order to keep the wine in contact with the lees and then aged for 17 to 18 months. This enables them to retain excellent tension and aromatic complexity as well as a smooth, delicate palate. Attractive nose offering subtle and seductive notes of citrus and exotic fruits combined with delicate toasty notes. The palate is rich and well-balanced with a smooth mouthfeel and taut, mineral structure. A very harmonious wine with exceptional aromatic persistency. Serve with Lobster, langoustines, rabbit in tarragon sauce, seared foie gras and cheeses such as Beaufort or Comté. Serve at12 to 14°C Cellaring Potential8 to 10 years