Puligny-Montrachet "Old Vines"
VINE AGE 40 years
The vines are located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet on the terroirs of Tremblots, rue au Vaches, Houillères, Paupillots and Nosroyes. Soil: brown limestone soils, with clay-limestone marl beds, which are thick in height and with a finer grain at the bottom of the slope.
TASTING
The nose suggests fern, hawthorn, ripe grapes, marzipan, hazelnut, amber, lemongrass, green apple. Mineral (flint, gunflint) and lactic (butter) aromas are common. Honey is usual, especially after a few years of cellaring. Body and bouquet blend with age. The concentration is remarkable.
DISH
Goes well with foie gras, poultry in sauce, lobster, lobster, grilled sea fish... Serve at 12°C