Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains, Chateau de Citeaux 2018

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Our Price:  £63.35Earn 63 Loyalty Points Bottle or Case:    Bottle:  £63.35  Case of 6:  £380.10  Case of 12:  £760.20 Producer:  Château de Cîteaux Grape Varieties:  100% Chardonnay Optimum Drinking:  Within 10 years Wine Style:  Rich yet dry complex white Alcohol by Volume:  14% Closure:  Natural Cork Country:  France Availability:

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains, Chateau de Citeaux 2018

An opulent yet vibrant 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet, which showcases a wonderful purity and depth of fresh and dried fruits, complemented by hints of hazelnut, delicate spice and minerality.

Producer Note

The Bouzereau family has been growing vines in Meursault for nine generations, dating back to the 18th century. The current Château de Cîteaux was established by Philippe Bouzereau (senior) in the 1960s. His son Philippe (junior) took over the running of the estate in 2006, having completed his studies in Beaune and worked vintages in Beaujolais, Australia and New Zealand. The 18 hectares of vines are cultivated according to the principles of la ‘Lutte Raisonnée’, or sustainable farming. Philippe passionately believes in letting the wine express its terroir, through minimum intervention in the winery and a judicious use of oak. He has certainly achieved this, as the resulting wines are rich, concentrated and showcase the terroir beautifully.

Vintage

The 2018 vintage enjoyed more traditional weather patterns. Early budburst took place due to a warm spring. Favourable conditions during the growing period, with increased temperatures towards the end of the season, enabled the grapes to reach good maturity levels. Harvest commenced on 3rd September, producing aromatic grapes with wonderful balance and freshness.

Vineyard

The Premier Cru site of les Champs Gain is situated at an altitude of 350 metres above sea-level, on a slightly sloping site, with shallow, thin and very rocky soils. The vineyard is managed using sustainable practices, only organic fertilisers and composts are used and chemical herbicides have not been used for over 15 years. The vineyard is cultivated in the traditional Burgundian manner.

Winemaking

The grapes were hand harvested at optimal maturity, carefully selected and pneumatically pressed. Fermentation took place on the lees in oak barrels with regular 'bâtonnage' or lees stirring. The wines were then matured in the family cellars in French oak barrels of which 20 to 30% were new, for a period of 12 months. The use of oak is carefully monitored to ensure it does not detract from the nuances of the terroir of the Premier Cru site of Les Champs Gains, from which the grapes hail.

Tasting Note

A stunning 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet, which showcases a wonderful purity and depth of fresh and dried fruits, complemented by hints of hazelnut and delicate spice. Rich, mineral-laden and concentrated on the palate, this is beautifully balanced with a very long finish.

Serving Suggestion

The perfect wine to serve with pan-fried scallops with leeks.

Grape

Chardonnay 100%