Barolet-Pernot Puligny Montrachet 1er Clos Garenne 2023

IMPORTER NOTES:

VINEYARDS: “Clos de la Garenne sits upslope from premier cru Perrieres and is separated into two halves. Soils are stony and thin, rich in limestone scree; faces southeast on a gentle slope. A “garenne” is an old French word used to describe a hunting grounds. Viine are 30 years, on average”

WINEMAKING: “Hand-harvested.  Full-cluster press; juice filtered by gravity. Fermented in older French oak cask on indigenous yeasts. Aged in cask and barrel for 11 months.”

TASTING IMPRESSIONS:  “Aromas of fresh herbs, wildflowers, warm chalk, sauteed lemon. Medium-bodied, racy and fresh; impressive tension”

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: “As an aperitif; with fresh cow’s cheese; spring salads; grilled chicken”