Joseph Drouhin : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Folatières" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Folatières" 2022 by Joseph Drouhin

Tasting

Color
The color displays a golden and bright hue that reveals the full nobility of this premier cru.

Nose
The bouquet unveils remarkable complexity with aromas of honey and honeysuckle, accompanied by notes of fresh almond. As it evolves, the nose is enriched with nuances of lightly toasted dried fruits and delicate spices.

Palate
On the palate, this wine expresses a perfect balance between freshness and roundness. The finish is distinguished by exceptional length and remarkable finesse, punctuated by elegant floral notes.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with noble shellfish such as lobster or crab, served in a light white wine sauce.

Serving and Cellaring

This cuvée is ideally served at 13°C. It can be enjoyed now but has exceptional aging potential that can extend to around 2042.

A Bourgogne Premier Cru white wine of rare finesse and complexity

The Estate

Founded in 1880 in Beaune by Joseph Drouhin, this family-owned Burgundian domaine now covers 73 hectares in Burgundy and has also owned a vineyard in Oregon since 1987. Managed by the Drouhin family, the Joseph Drouhin estate has practiced biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s. This historic négociant house stands out for its dual Burgundy-Oregon identity, combining Burgundian tradition with sustainable innovation.

The Vineyard

The Folatières climat is located in the central part of Puligny-Montrachet, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. This parcel benefits from a privileged mid-slope position on marly limestone and flinty soils.

Vinification and Aging

The grapes and musts come from selected partner growers under strict specifications. Manual harvesting is carried out in ventilated crates with meticulous sorting when necessary. Slow pressing of the whole clusters in a pneumatic press separates the final press juices. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in oak barrels with 20 to 25% new wood, followed by 16 to 18 months of aging in high forest French oak.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay.