2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny, Domaine Moissenet-Bonnard

Producer: Domaine Moissenet-Bonnard Wine: 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny Vinification: 36 hours of clarification then must is transferred to stainless steel vats for fermentation followed by ageing for 14 months in oaks barrels - 30% new.  Gentle stirring every 15 days for 5 months.  Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Nose: Pale yellow color with luscious notes of almond paste, vanilla, hazelnuts and white flowers with hints of citrus. Palate: Well-balanced with a long complex finish with hints of citrus fruit and peppermint. Rich wine with beautiful minerality.  Food:  Perfect with rabbit with mustard and blackcurrant sauce.  Roasted chicken, salmon with fennel, scallop veloute and truffle pate.  Cheeses:  Munster, Comte, goat cheese, Gouda and Morbier.  Dessert: Amandine with figs, pear in Hippocras Cellaring: Drink now or cellar until 2028