2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Champ Gain, 1er Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy

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Description

Vougeraie’s parcel is quite high in this already high vineyard, close to the top of the slope before it falls away to St Aubin. Planted in 2008, the vineyard consistently delivers Puligny power while retaining a high-toned note. It’s rich without heaviness, with less lime and flower notes than usual. It’s spicy and intense with a mineral lift. Drink 2024-2035.

Colour White

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2019

Alcohol % 14

Maturity For laying down

Grape List Chardonnay

Body Medium Bodied

Producer Domaine de la Vougeraie

About this wine

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.

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