Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom D'Auvenay
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet 1er Folatieres
Vintage:
 
1993
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet (1er Cru Les Folatières)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented and aged in French oak barrels (partial new), élevage on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage; vineyards managed with biodynamic-inspired low-yield practices.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Evolved golden color; aromas of toasted almond, hazelnut, ripe pear, honeyed citrus and wet stone. Palate shows creamy mid-palate, bright acidity, integrated oak and a long saline, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, creamy seafood dishes. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sashimi, tempura, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine d'Auvenay (Lalou Bize-Leroy) is a tiny, highly regarded estate producing limited quantities of top Burgundian whites and reds. Noted for biodynamic practices and prized Puligny and grand cru holdings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound: 92/100 (listed on auction/merchant catalogues); highly collectible with strong secondary market pricing (noted auction/price estimates in 2024–2025)