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Domaine Latour-Giraud, Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru - Champs Canet

Burgundy, France 2013 (750mL)
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Domaine Latour-Giraud, Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru - Champs Canet


This vineyard site, Champs-Canet, rests against the famous sites, Meursault-Perrières and above Puligny-Montrachet’s “les Combettes” and falls on the precise band of the prized hillside of Montrachet; this real estate does not get better. This is mecca for Chardonnay. These particular vines are low-yielding and rooted in classic limestone soils of the famous grand crus of the commune, which results in a wine of incredible texture, precise minerality and harmonious acidity. However, it’s not just prime real estate that delivers the divine nectar found in the glass, the Latour family practices organic viticulture and opts for ébourgeonnage (de-budding) in the spring as opposed to summertime green harvesting. They also choose to harvest slightly earlier than many in the appellation, which results in freshness and ensures the perfect balance.
 
The roots of Domaine Latour-Giraud date back to the French Revolution when the property belonged solely to the Latour family. It wasn’t until 1958 that Pierre Latour married the only daughter of Charles Giraud that the Latour-Giraud legacies and names were united. Today, the son of that union, Jean-Pierre, runs the domaine with the help of his sister, Florence. This wine is traditionally crafted. Jean-Pierre gently presses whole clusters then ferments the juice using indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. He follows that process up with batonnage and sur lie aging in a combination of neutral and 40 to 70% new French Oak. The wines are racked in fall prior to crush and are bottled lightly fined but left unfiltered. The result is a wine of divine texture and weight balanced with high acidity and incredibly precise minerality. 
 
This 2013 Champs Canet Premier Cru exhibits a concentrated light yellow golden core that moves to slight green reflections on the rim. Just glancing at the color, you know this wine is going to be concentrated. The mesmerizing nose erupts from the glass with intense aromatics of fresh white peach, yellow apple, fresh acacia pollen, honeysuckle, white truffle, lemon blossom, a touch of kaffir lime leaf and a kiss of cream laced with finely crushed stones and oyster shells. The broad, creamy palate offers a luxurious mouthfeel that is immediately balanced with high acidity and precise, fine stony minerality. This achieves the sought-after balance that is a trademark for the best wines of Puligny. The flavors on the palate confirm the nose with additional flavors of vanilla bean and well integrated baking spices. However it tempting it may be to drink this beauty now, although you should try one bottle young, remember that each year that you that you wait, it will only grow in personality. Although this wine will reach a beautiful point in its evolution in 6-8 years, this wine will only start to touch its peak in 15+ years and could easily last 25-30 years if cellared correctly. Ensure that this wine is kept away from all light in a cold cellar. After that, your only struggle should be keeping your hands off of it until 2020 to 2030. If you do decide to enjoy this bottle young, decant for at least one hour and serve in large Burgundy stems. Please do not pull this bottle directly from the refrigerator and pour it into a glass. This wine should be served between 55-65 degrees; I personally prefer the warmer end of that range similar to a red wine to experience the ideal texture and balance of acid. Enjoy.
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France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-Region
FrancePuligny-Montrachet - Premier Cru
Soil
Limestone and Clay
Farming
Sustainable
Blend
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.0
OAK
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