Alex Gambal Puligny-Montrachet 2012 

Puligny Montrachet is recognized for its white wine that should exhibit a lemon-lime tropical zest. Located between Meursault and Chassagne- Montrachet the wines from Puligny are elegant and exhibit a racy mineral quality unique for this variety. Our Puligny comes from our vines planted from 1952-1954 below the 1er Cru Clavaillon; “Les Grand Champs” and “Les Petits Grands Champs.”
 
Vineyards:
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Age of the vines: 60 -65 years
Area: .63 ha
Yield: 33 hl/ha
Exposure: South East
Soils: Calcareous brown marls and alternating layers of limestone.
 
Vinification/Barrel Ageing:
The grapes were hands picked in small cases on September 27and 28 were put directly in our pneumatic press (whole clusters). After settling of the large sediments (debourbage) in a stainless steel tank for 24 hours at 59 °F the must was put in 33% new French oak barrels by gravity. The grape’s natural yeasts were used for fermentation, 100% malolactic fermentation (natural) with a small amount of battonage. The wine matured 13 months in barrel 5 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling.
 
Bottling: There was light filtration without fining before bottling by gravity on February 12, 2014. Number of bottles produced: 1,913
 
Tasting Notes: The wine has lovely golden and yellow tints with an expressive nose of white flowers, citrus and tropical fruits. The wine has a sleek feel as it is dense, with hints of honey yet tightly wound at the same time. The wine requires patience.
 
Ageing potential: 2017-2022
 
Serve between: 51-55 ° F