Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 2014 - Domaine des Lambrays
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, Premier Cru, Vintage 2014, Domaine des Lambrays
Tasting notes for the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 2014 - Domaine des Lambrays
- EYE: The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 2014 from Domaine des Lambrays reveals a brilliant golden yellow robe, highlighted by luminous reflections. Its clarity and brightness foreshadow an elegant and promising visual experience.
- NOSE: Complex and expressive bouquet. Subtle aromas of white flowers, citrus, and mineral nuances emerge, evoking the purity and finesse characteristic of great white wines from Burgundy. Woody notes, a result of well-controlled aging, add an additional dimension to this cuvée.
- MOUTH: The quality is confirmed for this premier cru wine. The balance between freshness and opulence is divine. A velvety texture caresses the palate, while flavors of ripe pear, oven-roasted hazelnuts, and subtle spices gradually unfold. The persistent liveliness brings a beautiful length to the finish, highlighting the distinguished presence of this white wine.
In short: The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" 2014 from Domaine des Lambrays offers a rich and balanced sensory experience. Its golden robe announces a complex wine, and the delicate nose prepares the palate for a tasting full of nuances. In the mouth, the harmonious alliance of flavors and structure makes it a wine of great finesse. This vintage can be confidently cellared for 5 to 10 years, or even longer. Its culinary versatility makes it an ideal companion for dishes such as seafood risotto, sole meunière, almond chicken, a platter of aged cheeses, or a savory leek tatin tart.
Other appellations from this estate: Morey-Saint-Denis, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Cailleret, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Folatières...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2014
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- White Wine
- Grape Variety
- Chardonnay
- Appellation
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine des Lambrays
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- Les Folatières
- Marketplace
- Vivino
Historical estate of Morey Saint-Denis
According to the Abbey of Cîteaux's official archives, the construction of the Clos des Lambrays happened somewhere around 1365. There is actually a milestone near the Morey Saint-Denis estate, commemorating the year the "Cloux des Lambreys" (as it was known at the time) was born. After the French Revolution of 1789, the estate was cut in 74 different plots and many owners came and went. In spite of all these changes, the Clos' reputation was left untouched.
Although, from 1938 to 1979, things got complicated. The estate and the vineyard were abandoned for 40 years and it started to crumble away. The Saier Brothers, seeing what was going on, decided to buy the entire Clos and started renovating it. They hired the oenologist Thierry Brouin and all three of them replanted the grapevines and brought the wine estate back from the dead. Since 1981, as a result, the Clos des Lambrays is classified as a Grand Cru.
The following owners, Günter and Ruth Freund (a couple of true Burgundy enthusiasts), sold the estate to the LVMH Group (they also own the Château d’Yquem). The 9 hectares vineyard is located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos des Lambrays is mainly Pinot Noir and the produced wine is served in restaurants around the world; a proof of high quality.
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