Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres, Burgundy
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres, Burgundy
An introduction to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres, Burgundy
The well-regarded Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Folatières is situated mid-slope, facing east, at the same elevation as the Grand Cru Le Montrachet. Although Pinot Noir is permitted in the vineyard, the wines are always 100% Chardonnay. The soils here are quite rocky consisting of limestone marl. This Les Folatières wine shows aromatic purity and precision that may take a little time to come together and rewards patience. The wine can age gracefully for 10+ years.
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Understanding Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Les Folatieres, Burgundy
This wine undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation in a mix of oak barrel and larger casks (usually 30-40% new), with an extended élevage of around 16 months without bâtonnage. This sensitive use of oak, coupled with the decision by the domaine to prevent malolactic fermentation, produces taut wines with incredible natural acidity and wet stone minerality, and very long finish. The inclusion of 5% Chardonnay Muscaté provides an exotic spiced fruit character to the final wine, which showcases the winemaker’s precision.