Perched at the top of the Puligny slopes, the "Folatières" 2022 from Domaine Joseph Drouhin captures the quintessence of Premier Cru Chardonnay. This Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC shows a bright golden robe, promising luminous texture and distinguished aromatic depth. The nose combines delicate honey with notes of honeysuckle and fresh almond, nuances that will, over time, evolve towards dried fruits and spice impressions. The palate delivers a straight, fresh attack, edged with a velvety texture and supported by a firm backbone that ensures length. The very long, floral finish attests to the eloquence of a great terroir from the Côte de Beaune and promises harmonious cellar evolution. Intended for connoisseurs of fine wines, this 2022 accompanies gastronomic moments with nobility and reveals, glass after glass, a sense of balance and precision. Offered in pre-arrival, it reserves the pleasure of anticipation, like a work that unveils itself patiently to reach sovereign equilibrium.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Chardonnay grown on the Les Folatières climat, one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most renowned sites, this wine bears the signature of a historic house that favours terroir expressiveness. The pursuit of aromatic purity and a chiseled texture guides every step, from parcel selection to careful handling of the juices. The work of the Maison Joseph Drouhin follows an aesthetic of precision, respectful of natural balances, to deliver a dry white where mineral uprightness and flesh respond to each other without clash. The ageing is carried out with restraint to accompany the structure without dominating it, allowing the vintage’s sap to leave its mark. This interpretation of the Folatières magnifies the finesse of the limestone soils and the brilliance of the 2022 harvest, for a clear, nuanced and long-lasting expression.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : luminous golden, bright and clear, announcing a pure, radiant texture.
• Nose : complex and refined, blending delicate honey, honeysuckle and fresh almond, with promises of development towards dried fruits and spicy accents over the years.
• Palate : a straight, fresh attack, velvety texture that wraps a firm structure. Persistent, floral and precise length, revealing the elegance of a great Puligny.

Température de service et conseils

Serve cool but not ice-cold, around 11 to 13°C, in Burgundy white wine glasses to give the bouquet the space to unfold. A light, discreet decanting can reveal additional floral and spice nuances. Store the bottle in the cellar, protected from temperature fluctuations and light, lying on its side. As an age-worthy wine, this cuvée will gain complexity with the years, its framework refining towards notes of dried fruits, honeyed patina and dried flowers while retaining handsome freshness.

Accords mets et vin

• Starters : scallop carpaccio, sea bream tartare with citrus, white asparagus with mousseline sauce.
• Fish and shellfish : roasted turbot, sole meunière, blue lobster with beurre monté, pan-seared langoustines.
• Poultry and veal : delicate poultry in cream with morels, seared veal sweetbreads with a short jus.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Beaufort, creamy goat tomme, served at temperature.
• Desserts : thin almond tart, lightly candied citrus, to prolong the floral finish.

Moments de dégustation

This Premier Cru accompanies memorable moments with grace:

• A gastronomic dinner where precise service reveals every nuance of the vintage.
• An occasion to celebrate, where Puligny’s discreet elegance imposes itself naturally.
• A connoisseur’s gift, destined for a cellar that cultivates the finesse of great Burgundian whites.

Caractéristiques

• Name : "Folatières" 2022, Domaine Joseph Drouhin, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
• Climat : Les Folatières
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Chardonnay
• Type : dry white wine from Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
• Appearance and style : golden and bright, palate balanced between freshness and velvet
• Finish : very long, floral, supported by a firm structure
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : age-worthy wine, harmonious evolution expected in the cellar
• Delivery : pre-arrival, shipment estimated after a 4 to 8 month transfer