Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom D'Auvenay
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet 1er Folatieres (exdom22)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentations; aged on lees in oak (majority new oak) for c.16-18 months, bottled with minimal fining/filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Lively citrus, white peach and hazelnut with pronounced saline minerality, subtle toasty oak and rich mid-palate concentration; powerful, refined and long on the finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster, scallops, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken in cream sauce, foie gras. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, tempura.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine d'Auvenay is owned by Lalou Bize-Leroy; very small holdings, strict biodynamic practice and extremely low yields producing tiny volumes and highly prized bottlings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: Wine Spectator ~92pts; Burghound ~91pts