Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Premier Cru
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2006: Beautiful, very classic vintage with a heatwave in the month of July. Very great year for white wines - these are rich and opulent. Lovely vintage producing delicious red wines that are extremely enjoyables as of now.
Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay on a 1.50 hectare plot
Terroir
Beautiful vineyard in the heart of the greatest terroir for Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune. Southeast-facing slope overlooking the village of Puligny-Montrachet.
Clay-limestone soil with a high proportion of stones, which is conducive to excellent ripeness.Vinification & Ageing
The grapes are handpicked into small crates and the whole bunches are then pressed in a pneumatic winepress. The juice was cold settled after pressing for 12-14 hours under temperature-controlled conditions. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing take place 100% in oak barrels with bâtonnage (lees stirring).
100% malolactic fermentation
Duration of ageing:19 monthsTasting Notes
Tasted in 2008 (after bottling)
COLOUR: Deep golden colour with pale silver highlights
NOSE: Delicate and ethereal with a nose of raisins and candied citrus (lemon) accompanied by slightly roasted notes
PALATE: Extremely subtle and polished, with elegantly tangy, toasty and roasted flavours
Long, generous aftertaste with a strong mineral component
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