Guy Amiot et Fils - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles | French White Wine

TERROIR:
This charming wine is flattering as much gentlemen inspired by its female name as wine lovers interested by its neighbouring the white grands crus plots.
The name "Les Demoiselles" is a reminder of two former owners, Adèle and Julie Voillot, daughters of a former military general in Beaune at the beginning of the 19th century, who lived as spinsters.
This pretty name is reserved only for the southern part of the plot known as "Les Caillerets".
It is also used in addition to the appellation "Chevalier-Montrachet" for the wines produced from the plot of "Chevalier Grand cru" located just on top of the slope.

VITICULTURE:
We provide traditional manual culture work and care to the vine from November to July: Guyot pruning, ploughing, debudding for yield control, shot knitting and only when necessary spraying against the vine diseases.

WINEMAKING:
First steps include crushing and fermentation in French oak barrels (1/3 new).
Then comes bâtonnage and natural malolactic fermentation at cellar temperature (13 to 14° C).
After 12 months of ageing, the wine is pumped back to one tank for 6 more months before bottling preparation.