Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon – 2011
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Burgundy
- Location: 1 parcel in Puligny-Montrachet
- Cultivation: 100% biodynamic
- Size: 4.79 hectares (11.84 acres)
- Vine Age: Planted in 1959, 1960, 1962, 1972, 1973, 1981, 1983, 1988
- Soil: Calcareous clay
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Vintage Report
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Ripeness monitored parcel-by-parcel for optimal harvest date
Hand-harvested with grape sorting
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Vinification
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Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, “débourbage,” or “settling of the juice,” over 24 hours; then racking and running the must into cask
Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 22% new (maximum 1/2 Vosges, minimum 1/2 allier)
Matured 12 months in cask, then aged 6 months in tank, where it is prepared for bottling
Homeopathic fining and very light filtering at bottling, if necessary
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Reviews
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon – 2011 – 94 points – Wine Spectator
"Terrific from start to finish, this white starts out with lime blossom, apple, citronella and mineral aromas and flavors. Creamy yet fluid, intense yet airy, with harmony and a long aftertaste of citrus and stone."
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon – 2011 – 92 points – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
“Reticent but pure aromas of lemon peel, mirabelle, orange flower and stone. Supple, lush and pure, with a fine grain to the flavors of white peach and spices. Finishes dry and long, with enough acidity to maintain its shape.”
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon – 2011 – 89-92 points – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
“Yellow fruits, spices and a hint of hot rocks on the nose… Juicy, spicy, laid-back and on the lean side; quite dry and uncompromising. Finishes with good stony cut and very good length. This will need time to expand.”