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 mild Winter meant that vegetation growth started early; we began debudding mid-April and with fine sunny weather the vine developed and flourished gradually in good conditions. The Summer was very dry which accelerated the maturing process with a lower yield but a high aromatic concentration for the Pinot Noir grape; for the Chardonnay however, the conditions were satisfactory for both growth and maturity. The grape harvest commenced on 20 August. The white wines follow the true burgundy tradition with good intensity and citrus notes, fresh and mineral in the mouth