Magnum Puligny-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Les Pucelles 2013 Cellier aux Moines

Magnum of Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Pucelles 2013, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines

Architectural gem of Burgundy wine, the Cellier aux Moines is one of the oldest wine estates in the region. Founded in 1130 by Cistercian monks in Givry, the Cellier and its vineyard enclosure have been preserved to this day. During the French Revolution, the estate was requisitioned and sold to a family that held onto it for two centuries, until the Pascal family acquired it in 2004. The Pascal family implemented an extensive restoration program for both the Cellier and the vineyard. A new winery was also built, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to precisely vinify the wines while preserving the authenticity of their terroir. Notably, the estate includes iconic vineyards: 5 hectares of the famous Clos du Cellier aux Moines, a historic premier cru of Givry, as well as some prestigious plots in Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet. The estate covers 10 hectares, all cultivated using biodynamic methods. Another distinctive feature is the absence of wine pumping, thanks to a gravity-fed winery spanning four levels. The guiding principle for the quality of the wines is "Simplex Natura" (Let Nature do its work).

This Magnum of Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Pucelles 2013 from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines comes from a mythical plot in Puligny, located just a few meters from the grand cru Montrachet. Here, we are in the realm of the finest terroirs of the Côte de Beaune for Chardonnay. The Cellier aux Moines plot is situated in the heart of Les Pucelles, with vines planted in 1970. The wine is aged in barrels, including 50% new barrels, for 20 months. The oak influence is perfectly integrated with the use of large 400-liter containers, giving a velvety texture to this cuvée. This 2014 vintage is full of freshness, with a mineral backbone that bottle aging has beautifully refined, bringing out notes of apricot, quince, and butter pastry. The balance is perfect, and the freshness remains intact!

• Produced in Côte de Beaune
• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2013
• Alcohol content: 13% vol

Volume: 1.5L