Domaine Berthelemot - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru - Les Folatières - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières White is marked by an innate freshness. This is a white wine of intensity, precision, and vibrancy, sourced from 0.6 hectares in the heart of the slope, on one of Puligny’s most renowned sites. While the oak is still noticeable at this stage, the wine impresses with its energy, freshness, and drive, finishing with a precise, saline note that lingers beautifully.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Locality: Les Folatières, with a total surface area of 60 ares and 8 centiares. Vinification and ageing in oak barrels.
Estate certified in Organic Agriculture since 2021 and in Biodynamics since 2016 (not certified).

Certified Organic Wine.

Color:

Bright light yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of white flowers mingled with honey and hazelnut.

Palate:

Precise and vibrant, with intense fruit flavors, this wine—marked by a more pronounced oak influence—stands out for its energy, freshness, and drive.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Sole in white butter sauce, seafood stew, vol-au-vent with sweetbreads and quenelles.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Domaine Berthelemot has quietly become one of the names to know in the Côte de Beaune. It’s a rare find in Burgundy—an estate that combines authenticity, restraint, and precision, all backed by an extraordinary collection of vineyard sites.

Founded by Brigitte Berthelemot, the domaine has grown steadily over the years, piece by piece, to cover 15 hectares now farmed organically and with biodynamic principles. What’s truly impressive? The roster of terroirs: Volnay, Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves, Bressandes, Clos des Mouches, Pommard, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne, and even Corton-Charlemagne. That kind of lineup would take generations to assemble—yet Berthelemot has done it in just over a decade.

The style here is all about clarity and finesse. Gentle pressing, cool fermentations to preserve freshness and aroma, and élevage kept under a year—it’s a philosophy that lets each site speak clearly, without artifice.

For Burgundy lovers, it’s a chance to explore some of the region’s greatest terroirs with honesty and elegance—and at prices that still make sense. A modern Burgundy classic in the making.