Domaine Faiveley
Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Referts
In 1879, Puligny added its name to that of its more renowned Grand Cru: Montrachet. PulignyMontrachet offers exceptional terroirs for the Chardonnay grape variety. The “Les Referts” climate covers 5 hectares of vines and lies at the border of Meursault. This climat produces a taut and mineral wine.
This 0.74-hectare plot, planted in 1950 and 2014, consists of clay-limestone soils with east and southeast exposure and is cultivated using organic farming practices.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 17-18 months in French oak barrels, 40-50% new oak, with regular stirring.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Attractive nose offering subtle and seductive notes of citrus and exotic fruits combined with delicate toasty notes. The palate is rich and well-balanced with a smooth mouth-feel and taut, mineral structure. A very harmonious wine with exceptional aromatic persistency.
