2017 Puligny-Montrachet, Hameau de Blagny, 1er Cru, Comtesse de Chérisey,Burgundy
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Domaine Comtesse de Cherisey
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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Description
This little-known vineyard sits just above the renowned Truffières, with Laurent and Hélène’s 1.6-hectare plot having been planted in 1950. This is wonderfully fresh, with sizzling energy and remarkable tension. The vibrant citrus fruit really sings, and the finish is precise, pure and crystal clear. Drink 2023-2029.
Harvest began here on 29th August, with wines fermented and aged for the first year in barrel, before being transferred to tank to preserve freshness. Laurent has used less than 10 percent new oak across the range, arguing that a barrel is a container rather than a flavouring. He feels that 2017 has similarly ripe fruit to his (hugely successful) 2015s, but with a little more freshness and purity.
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