Produced from 100% Chardonnay, this refined white Burgundy comes from Les Champs Gains, a highly regarded Premier Cru vineyard situated high on the slope above Les Folatières in Puligny-Montrachet. The vineyard’s name translates to “fields reclaimed from the forest,” reflecting land that was historically cleared for cultivation.
The elevated, cool site lies approxi...Show More >
Produced from 100% Chardonnay, this refined white Burgundy comes from Les Champs Gains, a highly regarded Premier Cru vineyard situated high on the slope above Les Folatières in Puligny-Montrachet. The vineyard’s name translates to “fields reclaimed from the forest,” reflecting land that was historically cleared for cultivation.
The elevated, cool site lies approximately 340 to 360 meters above sea level. Its stony clay-limestone soils contain abundant pebbles and relatively little clay, contributing freshness, vibrant acidity and a distinctly mineral character. The domaine’s mature vines bring added concentration, depth and complexity to the wine.
The 2023 vintage opens with fresh, bright aromas of orchard fruit, citrus and delicate white flowers. The palate is fine-boned, precise and tightly woven, offering lively citrus fruit, refreshing acidity and an elegant mineral core. Subtle toasted notes from restrained oak aging add complexity without obscuring the wine’s purity. The finish is long, balanced and beautifully focused, suggesting excellent potential for further development in the bottle.
Following whole-cluster pressing and a period of settling, fermentation takes place with natural yeasts. The wine is matured for approximately eleven months in barrel, including 25–30% new oak, followed by an additional period in stainless-steel tanks. Bâtonnage is avoided, helping preserve the wine’s freshness, clarity and individual expression of terroir.
The Chavy family has cultivated vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet for more than two centuries. Today, Jean-Louis Chavy and his son Paul continue the family’s six-generation tradition, producing Chardonnay recognized for its elegance, precision, balance and clear expression of Puligny-Montrachet’s limestone-rich soils.
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Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country: France
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Region: Burgundy
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Subregion: Côte de Beaune
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Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
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Vineyard: Les Champs Gains
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Classification: Premier Cru
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Vine Age: Mature vines, approximately 40 to 50 years old
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Altitude: Approximately 340–360 meters
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Soil: Stony clay-limestone with abundant pebbles
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Vinification: Whole-cluster pressed and fermented with natural yeasts
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Aging: Approximately 11 months in barrel, including 25–30% new oak, followed by stainless-steel maturation
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Alcohol: Approximately 13%
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Style: Dry, floral, precise and mineral-driven white Burgundy
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Cellaring: Enjoyable young, with approximately 7–8 years of aging potential
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Serving Temperature: Approximately 50–55°F
Food Pairings: An elegant companion to oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled or roasted fish, roast chicken, veal, creamy mushroom dishes, Comté and other mild Alpine cheeses.
Domaine J-L & F Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs Gains 2023
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