The vine

• Plot /climat

  Les Folatières

• History

  There are differing opinions on the origin of the name of this climat. For some, it derives from the fog banks—locally called "follots"—which sometimes appear here. Others refer to "folles-terres" due to the frequent erosion caused by heavy rainfall. This lieu-dit is one of the most famous in Puligny-Montrachet. It is also the largest Premier Cru, covering almost 18 hectares.

• Soil

  Thin clay-silty soil with a very high level of active limestone. Numerous scree can be found scattered across the plot.

• Our plot(s)

  60a 8 ca. Located in the heart of the hillside. Steep slope from 10% to 15% facing south-east.

The wine

• Description

  100% Chardonnay, handpicked, vinified and matured in oak casks.

• Taste

  Slightly golden robe. A complex and powerful nose combining white flowers, honey, and orchard fruits. The attack is smooth, deep in the middle of the mouth, with a broad finale and great persistence.

• Serving temperature

  12/14°C. It is recommended to decant recent vintages so as to enhance the aroma.

The vintage

• The end of the winter was very cold ; nice weather early april was the best contitions for buds to come out ; end of may, the vines are in bloom. Hot and dry conditions in july and august helped the grapes mature quickly. We started harvest on the 31st of august on Beaune Clos des Mouches white. Fine citrus aromas, well balanced between richness and freshness, without being too pronounced nor overmatured.