Louis Jadot, Puligny-Montrachet Champ-Gain, 2009, Magnum (1.5 L) at £92.50

The central part of the Côte de Beaune comprises an area predestined to produce
great wines and Puligny Montrachet is, without doubt, one of its most glorious
examples.

The vineyards are centred around Puligny and a part of the Blagny hamlet, on a
gentle, east-facing slope.

The clay and chalk soil, which is very stony, drains well and warms through
easily.
The plot « Champ Gain » is a superb « climat » classified 1er Cru and situated on
the « first floor » of the Mont Rachet.

Maison Louis Jadot practices traditional oak vinification to yield a full-flavoured
yet graceful wine of exceptional balance and breed, with complex, distinctive
aromas typical of Puligny which carry onto the palate and into the persistent,
lingering finish. The wine is then aged 14 months in oak barrels before bottling.

These great white wines are destined to honour haute cuisine, both by the
nobleness of its bouquet and the openness, smoothness and elegance of its
flavour : shellfish cooked in a court-bouillon, creamed and poached fish, poultry
liver pâtés, ripe cheeses like Munster and mature Comté.

Come and get it or order at www.grandcruco.com!

Cheers!