Among Puligny-Montrachet’s most sought-after climats, “Les Folatières” 2023, Domaine des Lambrays embodies mineral elegance and aromatic precision of a signature 1er Cru. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this white Burgundy marries floral delicacy with savoury depth, supported by careful élevage on fine lees in oak. The bouquet unfolds nobly with hawthorn, ripe grape, almond paste, hazelnut and lemongrass, while the palate, generous and structured, extends into a straight, luminous finish. Built for the table, this characterful Puligny appeals to connoisseurs seeking a gastronomic wine that is both refined and expressive, able to accompany refined cuisine and age gracefully in the cellar. It stands out for its silky tactile feel, seamlessly integrated saline energy and a complexity that refines with aeration, revealing the signature of a precise, harmonious vintage.

Assemblage et vinification

This Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru is produced from Chardonnay grown on the “Les Folatières” climat, renowned for the purity of its expression and luminous minerality. Vinification focuses on faithful fruit expression and aromatic integrity, with a delicate élevage on fine lees in oak barrels. This approach gives the wine a satiny texture, subtle pastry-like complexity and a nuanced honeyed dimension, without weighing down the profile. The oak fades to serve precision, providing a buttery, viennoiserie thread that outlines the wine. The balance between freshness and ripeness is central to the success of the 2023 vintage, offering a clear, upright and coherent score consistent with great Puligny: tension, brightness and depth.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Clear and bright, crossed by pale golden highlights, it hints at a precise, caressing texture. The clarity of the disc announces perfectly taut freshness and a finely chiselled texture.
• Nose : An airy bouquet of hawthorn and ripe grape, joined by almond paste, hazelnut and a touch of lemongrass. Elevage on fine lees in oak barrels brings notes of honey, viennoiserie and a delicate buttery veil, perfectly integrated, enriching the frame without dominating it.
• Palate : Generous, supple entry, a generous mid-palate carried by crystalline freshness. The substance unfolds with a tactile softness, then stretches into a long, precise, saline finish. The balance between the ripeness of the fruit and the terroir’s tension marks this as a great age-worthy wine with an already irresistible expression.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru chilled but not ice-cold, in large glasses that encourage aromatic openness. A light decanting can highlight the floral dimension and reveal élevage nuances while preserving the wine’s uprightness. Store in a cellar with stable temperature and humidity to allow the cru to refine its aromas and progressively reveal its complexity. Its structure and energy point to a fine ageing potential, ideal for tracking the vintage’s development over the years.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : delicate gougères, comté tartlets, roasted almonds, for a refined and flavourful start.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, citrus sea bream tartare, white asparagus with mousseline sauce, which reveal its alignment and floral notes.
• Main courses : roast lobster with clarified butter, sole meunière, farmhouse chicken in cream with morels, chanterelle risotto, where the wine’s caressing texture embraces the dish’s richness.
• Cheeses : aged comté, beaufort, ash-ripened goat cheese, recommended for their delicacy and saline balance.
• Desserts : almond sablé, thin pear tart, lightly sweet laminated pastries, echoing its almond and viennoiserie notes.

Moments de dégustation

“Les Folatières” 2023 is the ideal companion:

• For a gourmet dinner centred on the great classics of French cuisine.
• At a tasting among enthusiasts exploring the expression of Puligny’s climats.
• As a refined gift celebrating the art of living and Burgundy’s high elegance.

Caractéristiques

• Name : “Les Folatières” 2023, Domaine des Lambrays
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Type : White wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape : Chardonnay
• Alcohol : 13.5%
• Elevage : on fine lees in oak barrels
• Volume : 75 cl
• Profile : gastronomic wine, with ageing potential
• Serving temperature : chilled but not ice-cold