Premier Cru Puligny-Montrachet « La Garenne »
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Grape variety
Chardonnay
Age of the vines
31 years
Area
0.15 ha
Appellation
Puligny-Montrachet, along with Chassagne Montrachet, is the most perfect expression of the Chardonnay grape. The appellation was created in 1937 on soils separated by only a few meters from the Grands Crus. The white wines have well-defined personalities and an established reputation.
Vineyard
The vine occupies brown limestone soils with rocky elements (rocks, gravels, ...). Soils are deep. Exposures East. Altitude: 350 meters.
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Date of harvest
29th of September 2016
Ageing
15 months, 30% of New French Oak
Date of bottling
27th of April 2018
Guard time
Ready to drink now until 2026 and more
Temperature
11°-13°
Characteristic
The wines of the 2016 vintage have been exhibiting a quality that was quite unexpected, given the difficult start to the year. Climate events in the spring took a severe toll on the harvest, which will no doubt be among the smallest of the past two decades. Fortunately, this has not stopped Château de la Crée making wines that will fully live up to the expectations of lovers of Burgundy. In the course of vinification, the qualitative potential was soon confirmed, with lovely balance, which will give the wines elegance, finesse and structure, for both reds and whites. This constitutes the signature of this vintage.
Wine-food pairing
Its great distinction elicits a grateful response from foie gras, lobster, crawfish, and grilled or fried sea-fish, and poultry in sauce or veal fried with mushrooms...
Tasting note
The bouquet displays a huge broad of aromatic characteristics such as hazelnut, green apple and white flowers. An exquisite wine with a perfect balance between minerality and vibrant acidity. Some creamy notes (butter, hot croissant) during the finish bring richness and opulence to the wine. One of the best white wine of Burgundy !
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