2002 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru,Domaine Gérard Chavy & Fils

2002 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru,Domaine Gérard Chavy & Fils

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2002 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru,Domaine Gérard Chavy & Fils

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Under Champ Gain and lower down, here the minerality of Champ Gain is amplified by richer fruit. A benchmark 1er Cru: assertive yet generous. Drink from 2008.

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Domaine Gerard Chavy

Domaine Gerard Chavy

Chavys have been in Puligny for nearly 200 years, yet it was not until 1986 that the domaine began to bottle its own wine. Previously all was sold off in bulk to négociants. Today this benchmark domaine is run by Alain Chavy and is one of the best in Puligny.

Alain has a clutch of different Puligny 1er Crus, all of which vividly demonstrate the difference between their respective terroirs. Alain himself is extremely modest, yet it is eminently clear that he has Puligny running through his veins, with few producers making better wines then these stylish, well-made, characterful examples.

He aims for a style that is neither overtly fruit-driven nor oak-based. Their wines emphasise the mineral notes of Puligny and are models of finesse and elegance. Alain and his brother, Jean Louis split the domaine in half with Jean Louis taking half of the vineyards to his own domaine in 2003.

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Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or.

Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.

It is quantitatively important in California and Australia, is widely planted in Chile and South Africa, and is the second most widely planted grape in New Zealand. In warm climates Chardonnay has a tendency to develop very high sugar levels during the final stages of ripening and this can occur at the expense of acidity. Late picking is a common problem and can result in blowsy and flabby wines that lack structure and definition.

Recently in the New World, we have seen a move towards more elegant, better- balanced and less oak-driven Chardonnays, and this is to be welcomed.

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