Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, débourbage over 24 hours, then racking and running the must into cask. Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 25% new (maximum 1/2 Vosges, minimum 1/2 allier). Aged 12 months in cask, placed in tank for 6 months, then prepared for bottling. Homeopathic fining and very light filtering ... more
Vinification: Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, decanting over 24 hours, then racking and running into cask of the must
alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 22% new (maximum 1/3 Vosges, minimum 2/3 allier) Matured 12 months in cask, then aged 6 months in tank and prepared for bottling. Homeopathic fining and very ... more
Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, débourbage over 24 hours, then racking the must into cask. Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 25% new (maximum 1/3 Vosges, minimum 2/3 Allier). Aged 12 months in cask, 6 months in tank, then prepared for bottling. Homeopathic fining and very light filtering at bottling, if necessary. more
This ample and powerful wine is produced in the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. The vineyard rests on a side of the Rachet hill but with virtually no incline and the ratio of clay to chalk (subsoil) is greater than that in adjoining parcels. These are rich and full wines ... more
Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, débourbage over 24 hours, then racking and running into cask of the must. Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 25% new (maximum 1/2 Vosges, minimum 1/2 Allier). Aged 12 months in cask and 6 months in tank, then prepared for bottling. Homeopathic fining and very light filtering ... more
Armand de Brignac is marvelously complex and full-bodied, with a bouquet that is both fresh and lively. Its sumptuous, racy fruit character is perfectly integrated with the wine's subtle brioche accents. Its texture is deliciously creamy and the palate has great depth and impact with a long and silky finish. ... more
Brilliant yellow with light amber highlights. A beautiful mousse with fine cordon of persistent and regular bubbles. Intense and delicate. Revealing a clean and well-blended mixture of flavours of honey, cocoa, lightly toasted hazelnuts, candied citrus fruit… without exuberance, but luxurious simplicity! A savoury explosion of ripe fruit on the ... more
A classic blend of select Chardonnay and Pinot grapes produced from a single vintage, this elegant Champagne is characterized by full fruit flavors with nuances of toast and yeast balanced by refined Chardonnay elegance. more
Everyone enjoys Les Pucelles, one of the finest premier cru vinyards of Puligny-Montrachet. Situated right next to the grand Cru Bienvenues-batard-Montrachet vinyard the wines show extreme finesse and a wonderfull balance. more
Just one sip, and a multitude of contrasting taste sensations com spilling out of the glass and explode on your palate in a breathtaking combination of richness and freshness, power and finesse. more
Without a doubt, Folatiere is the best known terroir in Puligny-Montrachet due to its larger surface area. A number of well-known domaines offer some Folatières. The soils are deeper and richer in clay and the exposure is in line with Chevalier-Montrachet. The wines are richer and fatter than elsewhere in ... more