Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 2020 - Fabien Coche
Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru, Les Folatières, 2020 Vintage, Domaine Fabien Coche
Tasting notes for the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 2020 - Fabien Coche
- EYE: This Puligny-Montrachet unveils a radiant golden yellow color, illuminating the glass with its intense and shimmering hue.
- NOSE: Its complex and captivating bouquet unfolds with intensity. Delicate aromas of white-fleshed pear and apple harmoniously mingle with subtle notes of exotic fruits, such as pineapple and mango. Mineral and floral hints reveal themselves delicately, while a subtle touch of vanilla and fresh butter adds a gourmet and elegant dimension to the overall aroma.
- MOUTH: The wine reveals opulence and balance on the palate. Its velvety texture delicately caresses the palate, while its fruity flavors unfold generously. White-fleshed fruits take the lead, accompanied by refreshing citrus notes of lemon and mandarin. A subtle minerality brings additional complexity, while nuances of vanilla and fresh butter offer sweetness and elegance. The perfectly integrated acidity leads to a long and harmonious finish.
In short: Fabien Coche's Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 2020 is an exceptional wine. With its radiant golden yellow color, aromas of white-fleshed fruits, subtle and gourmet notes of vanilla and fresh butter, velvety texture, persistent fruity intensity, and long and balanced finish... Everything is combined to create a remarkable gustatory experience! This wine harmonizes elegantly with delicate dishes such as seafood, shellfish, noble fish, and refined poultry, but it can also be enjoyed on its own. If you choose to cellar it, know that it has a potential aging capacity of up to 8-10 years.
Other appellations from this estate: Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Aubin Les Combes 1er Cru, Meursault, Meursault Le Limozin, Meursault Les Gruyaches, Meursault Les Chevalières, Meursault Les Luchets, Meursault Charmes 1er Cru, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Meursault Goutte d'Or 1er Cru, Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir, Auxey-Duresses Rouge, Meursault Rouge, Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Ecusseaux, Monthelie 1er Cru Les Barbières, Pommard Vieilles Vignes, Pommard 1er Cru La Platière, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2020
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- White Wine
- Grape Variety
- Chardonnay
- Appellation
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Famille Coche
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- Les Folatières
- CRD
- Yes
Famous wine estate of Meursault
Fabien Coche is the great-grandson of Léon Coche, the founder of the eponymous wine estate during the 1920's. Thus, he is also the cousin of Raphaël Coche, current manager of the Domaine Coche-Dury (created by Jean-François Coche, one of the most famous winemakers in the world). Founded in 1940, the Domaine Fabien Coche used to be called "Coche-Bizouard", when Fabien was still working with his father, Alain Coche-Bizouard.
In his Meursault estate, located on the Burgundian Côte de Beaune, Fabien Coche stays true to the old winemaking techniques his family came up with during the early 20th century. He switched to organic farming a few years ago, to take better care of his 10 hectares of vineyard, although he only asked for an official certification in 2020. The soils are manually tilled and not a single drop of chemical is used, neither in the vineyard, nor the vats.
The result? Red and white wines that are impressively balanced, with a strong fruitiness and an incredible freshness. You can taste these wines when they're still fairly young but they're also perfect candidates for a few years of aging in a cellar. Fabien produces many high-quality appellations, such as the Saint-Aubin, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Monthélie, Auxey-Duresses and other famous names. In total, around 50,000 bottles of wine come out of the Domaine Fabien Coche each year.
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