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Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet Monthelie
750ML
2009
Sku: 24603091
In 2002 Etienne de Montille of the Domaine de Montille in Volnay, was appointed as manager of the Chateau de Puligny-
Montrachet and began a transformation at this estate with the full support of its ownership at the time - a prominent French
banking concern. The estate was purchased by the Montille family in the spring of 2012. Biodynamic farming methods have
been implemented and yields reduced in the vineyards. The percentage of new wood is limited to 10% to 20% for Village
wines, slightly more for the Premier and Grands Crus. The Chateau's underground cellars were renovated and are in use
again. The result is wines of great minerality, length and finesse. Recent advances in vinification of the red wines of the
Chateau have substantially improved their quality. The grapes are mostly, but not completely de-stemmed, the use of pumps
has been discontinued and stainless steel fermentors have been replaced with traditional wooden ones where the wines are
now given longer, gentler cuvaisons. Racking and filtration are avoided.
| Tasting notes |
| A flowery nose precedes a palate laced with wild red berries and spice. Medium weight, harmonious with silky tannins
and good persistence. An elegant but affordable Red Burgundy that drinks well on release and for 2 to 3 years after. |
| Technical notes |
| The total surface of 6.9 acres is divided between 5 different climates – Les Sous Roche, Les Plantes, la Combe Danay, Les
Champs Ronds and Les Clous – planted in about 1986. The vines are on the hillside on shallow stony soil, very poor in organic
material. |
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