Jean Chartron : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Folatières" 2019

The elegance and aromatic finesse of a Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru from Jean Chartron

The property

Founded in 1859 by a cooper, Jean-Edouard Dupard, the Domaine Jean Chartron oversees an exceptional vineyard, spread over the grand crus of Puligny, in Burgundy.

The vineyard

The Domaine Jean Chartron, managed by Jean-Michel Chartron, today stretches across 14 hectares of uncertified organic vineyards. The vineyards are classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru, making them an exceptional part of Burgundy's winegrowing heritage.

The wine

Folatières 2019 from Domaine Jean Chartron is a Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru wine that stems from a vineyard planted on a clay-limestone soil.

Winemaking and ageing

La fermentation s’opère en fûts de chêne (30% de fûts neufs, 70% de fûts de 1,2,3,4 et 5 ans). L’élevage sur lies fines est d’une durée 12 mois en fûts puis 4 mois en cuves. Fermentation takes place in oak casks (30% new casks, 70% aged 1,2,3,4 and 5 years old).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Folatières 2019 from Domaine Jean Chartron

Tasting

This wine, which has a lively yellow colour with subtle green highlights, unveils delicate scents of white flowers (lily of the valley, jasmine, eleven o’clock lady).

Food and wine pairing

This great Burgundy white wine pairs perfectly with a refined crustacean dish.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 13 and 15°C.

Storage

This Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Folatières 2019 from Domaine Jean Chartron can be tasted today, and can be laid down until 2028 to release all its aromatic palette.