Product Information:
This is the Domaine's bread and butter - classic Puligny Montrachet. This wine which always shows excellent balance and drinking pleasure from an early age. The 2022 is expressive and taut, pure fruited, with intense peach, nectarine and a bit of honey. Cut with steely acidity and with a long, fine finish.
From ten small parcels of 20-60 year old vines. Les Tremblot, which is notably "more Puligny in character, as the soil is argileous," says Jean-Louis; Les Meix, Les Levrons is more rounded wine for there are more stones and gravel here and it is not so heavy, Corvée des Vignes and Les Reuchaux. These small vineyard holdings are all just below the premier cru’s close to the village and cover the diversity of Puligny from north to south. Eleven months in the barrel followed by a further seven in stainless-steel tanks. 15-20% new barrels.
“This domaine is a very dependable source.” - The Great Domaines of Burgundy, Remington Norman.
Maker:
The Chavy family has been rooted in Puligny-Montrachet for over 200 years, but it was not until 1986 that Gérard Chavy began to estate-bottle his wines, previously selling them to négociants. Following Gérard's retirement around 2005, the estate was divided into two separate entities managed by his sons, Jean-Louis and Alain Chavy.
Jean-Louis Chavy has since developed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, complete with a temperature-controlled cellar situated at the base of the village. This allows him to work comfortably while ensuring the wines are stored in optimal conditions. His son, Paul Chavy, has been part of the estate since before the pandemic and has embarked on creating his own range of wines, sourcing fruit from regions including Saint-Aubin and as far as Gevrey-Chambertin. The Chavy family continues to uphold a legacy of quality and tradition in their winemaking, offering a tantalising glimpse into the heart of Burgundy.
For father and son terroir expression is paramount, with wines crafted in a consistent manner allowing the unique soil and exposure to shine through. Jean-Louis and Paul Chavy’s wines are effortless and unforced, showcasing exceptional fruit purity and a clear expression of terroir in each 1er cru. With his son Paul now working full-time at the estate after completing his winemaking studies, the added support in both the vineyard and cellar translates to even greater precision and clarity in every bottle. These wines embody a classic style, aging and developing gracefully over time. Quantities are always limited, and they sell out quickly upon release. So best to grab them while you can.
The Philosophy:
Vinification is classic with whole bunch pressing and 24 hours of settling with temperature control and only natural yeasts used for fermentation. Jean-Louis has not used any battonage on any cuvees for some years now. The average age of vines at this estate is impressive with most vineyards now aged between 30 to 50 years old though some in Folatieres and Clavoillons amongst the oldest planted in 1952.
For the elevage of the wines the use of new oak is restrained with the village Puligny seeing only 15% new oak and the 1er cru’s just 25%. Recent years have seen a move towards 350 litre barrels for ageing to have less oak influence. Unfortunately there are no Grand cru vineyards among his holdings, however his 1er cru’s are located very close to some of the best vineyards in the heart of Puligny.
Nose - White Flowers, Minerals, Yellow Fruits
Fresh and aromatic on the nose with minerality and salinity.
Palate - Vivid, Fleshy Stone Fruits, Salinity
Pure, precise, and lively in the mouth, and arrow-like freshness.
Finish - Lemon, Buttery, Brioche
Excellent combination of ripe fruit, acidity, steely edge on the finish with a touch of butter and brioche lingering.
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region- Burgundy
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%
