Les Folatières is one of the finest Premier Crus in Puligny-Montrachet, situated on the upper slopes of the village adjacent to the Grand Crus. The elevated position and thin, stony soils give the wine a distinctive mineral precision and finesse that sets it apart from lower-lying Premier Crus.
Brilliant pale gold. Intense and complex nose of white flowers, lemon curd, green apple, and a pronounced flinty minerality. On the palate, the wine is precise and focused with excellent concentration, vibrant acidity, and a long, saline mineral finish of great purity. A wine of real elegance and distinction.
Vintage 2023: One of the hottest years in Burgundy, producing generous, ripe wines with excellent concentration. Smooth, long and complex palates — a vintage of high quality.
Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic practices since the 1980s–1990s. Low yields to maximise terroir expression.
Harvest: Hand-picked in open-work crates with careful sorting.
Vinification: Gentle pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation in oak barrels. Indigenous yeasts.
Ageing: French oak barrels, 20–25% new. 14–18 months.
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay. Soil: Thin, stony limestone.
Cellaring: 8–15 years.
Food Pairing: Lobster, scallops, roasted turbot, veal in cream sauce.