Puligny-Montrachet Benoit Ente 2009
13%
0.75L
Intensity
A beautifully elegant and fine wine with mineral and citrus features and a lovely roundness on the palate.
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Puligny-Montrachet Benoit Ente 2009
The wine
Benoit Ente has the tendency to harvest very early, which gives his wines a marked acidity. This elegant wine has a complex aromatic bouquet with lovely notes of lemongrass and mint. On the palate, it is salty with superb length, lively and mineral. The finish has a pure, citrus profile. Nevertheless, there are also hints of the classic creamy character we associate with Puligny-Montrachet.
About the Producer Benoit Ente
You will already be familiar with Arnaud Ente, an iconic figure of the Meursault appellation. Benoit Ente is his brother, and is blessed with the same talents of vigneron and winemaker. In 1997, Benoit and Arnaud Ente each inherited three hectares of vines from their grandfather. After buying new parcels in 2014, Benoit Ente expanded his domain which now covers six hectares. It is farmed sustainably, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligoté. The soils are looked after without chemical fertilisers or weedkillers. Harvests are manual and small cases are used to transport the grapes, so that the grapes don't get crushed on their way back to the winery. Vinifications are spread over the course of 18 months, and élevage – in vats and barrels – lasts one year.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Wax capsule, 1 Stained label, 1 Marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet
Owner: Benoit Ente
Vintage: 2009
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: yellow fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine