Puligny-Montrachet Nexe Flore Benoit Ente 2018

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Puligny-Montrachet Nexe Flore Benoit Ente 2018

The wine

A new gem from Benoit Ente: Nexe Flora was created in 2016. Although the wine is labeled as a ‘village’ wine, it is a blend of old vines grown in both village and premier cru appellations. The wine is characterised by its perfect balance between intensity and delicacy; behold yet another masterpiece from this iconic winemaker.

About the Producer Benoit Ente

You will already be familiar with Arnaud Ente, an iconic figure of the Meursault appellation. Benoit Ente is his brother, and is blessed with the same talents of vigneron and winemaker. In 1997, Benoit and Arnaud Ente each inherited three hectares of vines from their grandfather. After buying new parcels in 2014, Benoit Ente expanded his domain which now covers six hectares. It is farmed sustainably, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligoté. The soils are looked after without chemical fertilisers or weedkillers. Harvests are manual and small cases are used to transport the grapes, so that the grapes don't get crushed on their way back to the winery. Vinifications are spread over the course of 18 months, and élevage – in vats and barrels – lasts one year.