David Moret is the name that always comes to mind when I think of the top producers of white Burgundy. He works exclusively with Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, crafting wines that show the delicate nuances and elegance of this grape. David has always been true to the terroir he works, using biodynamic practices and an exceedingly careful approach not only in the vineyard, but in the cellar as well, creating wines that are true expressions of the land from which they come. He ferments and ages all his wines in French oak barrels, imparting a depth and concentration seldom seen outside a handful of great producers. I have always marveled at how he is able to combine this intensity with his emphasis on precision, tension, minerality and freshness. It is a balancing act even the most accomplished tightrope walkers would envy!

Les Folatières is a Premier Cru vineyard in Puligny-Montrachet. This 100% Chardonnay is one of the best representations of what Les Folatières has become famous for: intensity of fruit and supreme minerality, balanced perfectly together. On the nose there are gorgeous aromas of honeysuckle, white peach and nectarine. The attack is mineral-driven, chalky and slatey, though it is framed by tangy acidity. As the flavors unfold, the fruit returns with notes of clementine, apricot, and hints of pineapple and mango. The finish is long and expressive; a pure and true expression of the potential of Chardonnay.