Puligny-Montrachet, Les Chalumaux 1er Cru, Comtesse de Cherisey - 2018

The Comtesse de Chérisey estate cultivates 9.30 hectares of vines, 8 of which are Premiers Crus. It is located on the Côte de Beaune, on the remarkable site of the Hameau de Blagny, which belongs to the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. After studying agriculture and viticulture and several years as a teacher, Laurent Martelet and his wife decided to return to their roots in 1998, to cultivate the vineyard of the family property, acquired in 1811. Their career as farmer-winemakers began with the cultivation of about 1.30 hectares of Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru. The farming practices have been very close to agrobiology for many years. This approach has now been formalised by the conversion to organic farming. Natural and local resources are a priority. Thus, the Martelets produce their own oak stakes and barrels, thanks to the creation of the "Groupement forestier des grands ducs". Their forests are certified. The soils are worked by alternating natural grassing and ploughing. The vineyard is protected by biological control. Tradition and the absolute search for purity are the two requirements of the family. Tradition and the absolute search for purity are the two requirements of the family. Thus, no input is added to the wines apart from sulphur. Fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts. Yields average 40 to 45 hl/ha. Vinification and ageing take place in 228 litre barrels,...