The Carillon family traces its viticultural roots in Puligny back to the sixteenth century. There are documents from 1520 attesting to the presence in that locale of Jehan Carillon. The estate has always been run with a scrupulous regard and respect for the traditions of Burgundy and has achieved renown as a producer of the most classic, often understated but always compelling, wines of this village. Now, beginning with the 2010 vintage, the e...
The French region of Burgundy’s clay-limestone soil nourishes its vineyards. The region’s geography, climate and geology are ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, which are the region’s primary grape varieties.
The Burgundy region is divided into small agricultural plots; local residents think of these as “microclimates,” which have their own unique characteristics in terms of weather, human influence and soil quality.
Each year, ap...
The Carillons have always applied the most rigorous standards to their work in the vineyards, affecting a near organic methodology. No herbicides are used; the earth is turned by plow and by hand, the vines are pruned short to control production, a severe debudding is practiced and a green harvest is practiced when deemed necessary. Harvest is always manual, a pneumatic press is utilized, fermentation and elevage occur in barrel for at least o...
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