France | Cote de Beaune | Citrus Fruits, Medium Bodied, Rich | Chardonnay |
The first Pascal arrived in Puligny in the early 20th century, marrying a local girl and working on the land. They had two sons and acquired some vineyards locally. During a lull of interest in burgundy sales they moved into vine production. Throughout the 1970s the domaine expanded to 15 hectares spread over four communes:Meursault; Puligny; Volnay, and Auxey. Today, Yann Pascal looks after the vineyards, whilst his wife Alexandra makes the wine and is responsible for sales. Superbly classy amalgam of orchard and citrus fruit greets the taster's nose. This has a wisp of summer meadow about it and real density...a density that follows through onto the palate. This has great presence (as one would expect from a vineyard bordering Bâtard Montrachet):a depth of delicious orange-nuanced yellow apple fruit. And held inside is a core of firm lemon acidity, keeping it all clean and fresh and focused.