2023 Domaine Benoit Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos de La Truffière", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Crafted from the esteemed 1er Cru "Clos de La Truffire" vineyard, this Puligny Montrachet exemplifies the exceptional terroir of the site. Benoit Ente employs meticulous vineyard practices, harvesting by hand and vinifying with minimal intervention to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Aged in French oak with a judicious touch of new barrels, the wine gains depth and structure while highlighting the vineyards natural elegance and

overlooking the Renaissance castle of the Marchesi Falletti di Barolo

Fermentation in stainless steel tank

followed by 9 months in unlined cement vats

they are east-facing

Blending occurs in stainless steel wines are then racked into both Burgundian barrels and demi-muids of which 25-30% are new

The objective is to establish a healthy and balanced system in which the plant and the terroir will tend to express themselves in all their authenticity

her intent was to incorporate European beauty into these domestically grown varietals by working with grapes grown in the right place and wines managed with respect in the cellar

The change in ambiance results in wines that are uniquely their own

At these elevations

transparency

and this vineyard’s specific microclimate provides a longer hang time

made a Barolo from ungrafted vines