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

• 2022: a year of relief for winemakers. The first buds came out earlier in March due to the mild weather, and thankfully the spring frost from April 9 and 10 did not cause any damage to the buds. Spring was hot and dry, making 2022 wines what we would call a premature vintage. By the end of June, the lack of rain started to be a concern. This was shortly followed by heavy rain showers, which despite some localised hail, generated just about enough water for the rest of the summer. The heatwave put the vines under strain but the drought was less damaging than in 2020, which allowed us to harvest grapes in perfect condition. Sunshine comes through this 2022 vintage, with expressive fruit flavours on the whites. We harvested the Chardonnay grapes early, from August 27, in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit. During tasting, the 2022 white vintage is prominent with elegance and delicate flavours in the mouth.