2024 Domaine Larue Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne

Brothers Didier and Denis (and his son Bruno) Larue have their domaine in Gamay, a small hamlet northeast of Saint-Aubin. The vineyards are therefore situated 'on the right side' of Saint-Aubin, namely on the side of Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet. In addition to a great deal of Saint-Aubin, the domaine also produces wines from Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet, appellations that capture the imagination more, as some of the world's best white wines are made there. The family has owned vineyards for several generations, but Didier and Denis decided to bottle their own wine. In a short time, they have acquired a very good reputation with an honest, pure, terroir-oriented style at relatively good prices. Vineyard management is conscientious: pruning is kept short and green harvesting takes place, resulting in a low yield per hectare. Few pesticides are used and the grapes are hand-picked.

The terroir is located near the hamlet of Blagny. Four plots face east at an altitude of 330 meters and are situated on a hill above a subsoil of limestone blocks. On the surface, the fine soil is mixed with a multitude of white stones. After plowing, fossilized shellfish are easily found. These
Old vines of the Chardonnay variety were planted in 1946, 1950, 1963, and 1975, with a density of 10,000 vines/ha over an area of 59 ares and 83 m².

The Domaine Larue Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru 'La Garenne's is a magnificent white Burgundy that combines power with elegance and freshness. In the glass, the wine has a light straw-yellow color with aromas of honey, vanilla, white and riper yellow fruit, minerals, nuts, and a hint of butter. On the palate, a soft start with substantial juiciness and firm minerality. Plenty of acidity of the right kind and an enormous finish.

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