Francois Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Perrieres, Burgundy
Francois Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Perrieres, Burgundy
An introduction to Francois Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Perrieres, Burgundy
Les Perrières, which translates to ‘the stones’ from French, is a Premier Cru site aptly named for its combination of stone, chalk and clay soils. It is one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Puligny Montrachet appellation.Located equidistantly between the appellations of Montrachet and the Me ursault Charmes, Les Perrières’s wines are known for their minerality, depth of flavour and very long finish.
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Understanding Francois Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Perrieres, Burgundy
Praised for its ‘gorgeous mouthfeel’ by Burghound, François Carillon’s Perrières is a mineral-driven Chardonnay, offering aromas of green apple and lemon zest. The vines are farmed following organic, biodynamic and non-traditional principles. Like all Domaine François Carillon wines, this Perrières spends a year in oak, where it is matured on the lees with occasional stirring. The wine is then transferred into stainless steel vats for six months before being bottled between January and April.