The Carillon family has been established in Puligny-Montrachet for sixteen generations, the first mention of a Carillon winemaker in the village dating back to the16th century. Domaine François Carillon was established following the splitting of Domaine Louis Carillon after François’ father’s retirement. François’ first crop was the 2010 vintage: a wonderful year in which to begin. François is a vineyard man, something which immediately attracted us to him and the domaine. Great wine is made in the vineyard, after all. Managed according to lutte intégrée principles; that is, as organically as possible, but with the option to treat the vines if required. 30 to 50 year vines add intensity and complexity
"White flowers on the nose, taut and chiselled, leading into a wonderfully saline, mineral, textured palate, which has both intense, expressive fruit and a super-fine, detailed structure. It comes to a point beautifully on the finish, with brisk acidity complementing a sense of driven persistence.
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