Puligny Montrachet 'Les Folatieres'

Origin: Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France

The Domaine Jean-Marie Bouzereau is situated in Meursault, the capital of the great white wines of Burgundy, in the Côte de Beaune district. It is composed of 18 hectares of vines spread over the following villages: - Meursault - Volnay - Auxey-Duresses - Pommard - Monthelie - Beaune - Puligny-Montrachet - Corton.

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 the village (except for the grand crus themselves). The name of the terroir maybe derived from folles terres, loose or "crazy" earth which is prone to erosion.

Grape Variety

Winemaker's Notes

Lovely aromas of grilled nuts interspersed with minerals make up the aromatic profile of the Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres. Sappy mineral, toast, and bacon flavors are found in its silky, light to medium-bodied personality.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Origin: Côte-d'Or, Burgundy, France

The Domaine Jean-Marie Bouzereau is situated in Meursault, the capital of the great white wines of Burgundy, in the Côte de Beaune district. It is composed of 18 hectares of vines spread over the following villages:

• Meursault - Volnay
• Auxey-Duresses - Pommard
• Monthelie - Beaune
• Puligny-Montrachet - Corton.

Vinification

Harvested by hand in September. Fermentation in oak barrels, approximately 1 year with 20 % in new oak.

Grape Variety

Winemaker's Notes

This distinguished grower creates rich and voluptuious Meursaults, exotic with the bouquet of toasted hazelnut, almond and butterscotch yet elegant and supple with a hint of toasted oak.