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Domaine Faiveley - Puligny-Montrachet - Blanc 2008
COUNTRY/REGION: Burgundy Domaine Faiveley - Puligny-Montrachet - Blanc 2008
DESIGNATION: AOP Puligny-Montrachet
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2008
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Pale yellow colour with green highlights.
Nose Aromas of peach, exotic fruit and creamy caramel.
Palate Fresh and taut on the palate, balanced by a certain minerality and fresh acidity. The finish is captivating with hints of vanilla.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C
Food Poultry in a creamy sauce, pike "quenelles", lobster, Bresse chicken, grilled fish.
Cellar ageing Enjoy up to and including 2014
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Since its founding in 1825, the Faiveley family has devoted most of its resources to acquiring vines located in the best "climats". Today the estate is, in terms of surface area, one of the largest in Burgundy. Erwan Faiveley, the 6th Faively of the name, recently took it over. His sole desire: make "haute couture" wines!
Wine The Puligny-Montrachet 2008 is grandiose. Its honesty and minerality make the noble expression of the Chardonnay sparkle with deep grace. The white fleshed fruit and citrus notes are floral and subtle. Refined and minimalist, the delicacy of its texture weaves a powerful spell.
Vinification Hand harvested, traditional vinification, aging in oak casks in 19th Century vaulted cellars providing ideal conditions, for a period of 12 to 14 months. The proportion of new casks, which is likely to vary according to the vintage, is used for half of the wine on average. These casks, that come from quality coopers, have been carefully selected for their fine grain and light toasting.