2001 | Gilles Bouton | La Garenne

A Puligny well balanced between woody nuances and floral notes to the olfaction, between a round, fat and consistent mouth with a mineral finish.

Producer Information

Gilles Bouton took the reins of his maternal grandfather’s 4 hectare (9.6 acre) domain in 1977. The holding now totals 15 hectares (36 acres) and is spread out over four villages (Saint Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault) all prime property in the so-called Golden Triangle of white Burgundy. Gilles was joined by his son, Julien, at the end of 2008. The domain today makes on average 60,000 bottles per year. The Boutons sell most of their wine to private individuals either out-the-door at the domain or at numerous wine salons in France. The Domaine Bouton pays close attention to soil conditions and strives to limit vine yields naturally. The soils under the rows are turned, and natural growth is allowed between the rows. They profess to what is known as the ‘lutte raisonee’, or reasonable reaction to grape growing problems. This generally means that chemical treatments are used less often and less aggressively than in conventional production. Conscientiously practiced, lute raisonee can be very close to organic farming. There is, however, no system of checks and no set definitions. The Boutons know that no amount of winemaking skill, technology or special equipment can produce great wine without great fruit. White wine fermentations are natural, without the addition of cultured yeasts. The whites are raised on the lees for between 12 and 15 months in 20-30% new oak, with regular batonnage (stirring of the lees). Red wine fermentations are natural, without the addition of cultured yeasts, in thero-regulated tanks. 15-20 days vatting time. They are then raised 15 and 18 months in 30% new oak.

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