In the Middle Ages, the word "Garennes" referred to a forest where private huntings took place (especially the wild rabbit), reserved for the lord.
Story
Location
Production area: 9,87 ha
Altitude : 300-350 m
Altitude : 300-350 m
Terroir
The highest terroir in the 1ers Crus from Puligny-Montrachet. Next to les Garennes (hunting preserve), the soil is whiter than somewhere else with all kind of screes. The wines need more time to express.
Soil : limestone
Soil : limestone
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Ageing
17 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,5 ABV
Age of vines: 40 years years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 12-14°C
Should be drunk between 2015 and 2019
Should be drunk between 2015 and 2019
Tasting notes
A rather ample Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, with nice buttered and spicy scents with a long finish which evolves on notes of honey and white truffle.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with seafood, the poached fishes and the white meats.
