2021 Domaine Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts

When we talk about Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the very best addresses. This is a large family business with approximately 120 hectares of vineyards, including famous names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Pommard, Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet and Chablis Grand Cru.

However, it is also a family winery with 10 hectares of Grand cru and almost 25 hectares of Premier cru. The first step was taken in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley; his son Joseph turned the winery into a great top company and his wines became ambassadors of Burgundy wines all over the world. With a clear, elegant and striking style, wines are produced here without any exception that meet the ideal image of Burgundy. “A winery of very high quality, which represents the full glory of French viticulture,” writes the famous wine author duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve in France.

Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time-honored traditions practiced for centuries in their 19th century cellars. Each terroir and each vintage benefits from special attention that makes the cuvées unique. Each bottle therefore becomes a faithful reflection of its terroir.

The Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts comes from a light, thin soil with pebbles. The exposition is south-east. Puligny-Montrachet has exceptional terroirs for Chardonnay. 'Les Referts' is 5 hectares in size and borders Meursault. This climate produces a mineral, persistent wine. For this top model from Faiveley, the grapes are harvested by hand with a first thorough selection in the vineyard and a second in the winery. Only the best come to Les Referts. The must is pressed pneumatically. The vinification takes place for four weeks in French oak barrels (40-50% new) in cellars with controlled temperature and humidity. With regular bâtonnage, the wine matures in barrels for 17 to 18 months.

The Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts is a 100% Chardonnay. Charming on the nose, subtle but enchanting at the same time. Aromas of citrus and exotic fruit combined with light, toasty influences. Full and balanced in the mouth, creamy and minerality. A harmonious wine with good aromatic persistence. A beautiful, classic Burgundy and a fantastic accompaniment to lobster, rabbit, foie gras, Beaufort or Comté cheeses.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.