Famille Picard - Puligny Montrachet

Headquartered at the Château de Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaines & Maison Famille Picard represents 135 hectares of vines in property, including 35 in the Côte de Beaune with Au Pied du Mont Chauve, and 100 in the Côte Châlonnaise with four different estates: Château de Davanay, Domaine Voarick, Domaine Champs-Perdrix, Domaine Levert Barrault. All the estates are certified organic / biodynamic and are under the supervision of CEO Francine Picard, daughter of founder Michel Picard. Sorting, pressing, fermentation, racking and bottling is all carried out according to the lunar calendar. Only natural yeasts are used during fermentation and particular attention is paid to the selection of oak casks as well as to the bottling date, in order to emphasize the different characteristics of each site.

There is nothing more exciting for a winegrower than comparing the knowledge with other peers’, especially with those recognized for being at the forefront of their preferred appellation. Some wines, vinified by the Picard Family are thus the fruit of encounters between several personalities, who wish to combine their talent. These cuvées are very exclusive because of limited production. These wines are selective, with the «partner» winemaker having to share the values of the Picard family estate (organic/biodymanic, environmental approach, meticulous plot work).

Organic. 100% old vine chardonnay. Traditional Burgundy vinification. Aged on lees 15 months in French oak barrels (30% new)

Organic. Well-defined nose of light honeysuckle and lime flower aromas that is mineral-driven. The palate is elegant with ample tension, well balanced with a sharp opening. Focused, lively and complex, the finish is long and persistent, making it a very impressive village-level Puligny-Montrachet.