Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes Domaine Alain Chavy 2020, Burgundy, France

£63.50

Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes Domaine Alain Chavy 2020, Burgundy, France

TASTING NOTES

This white wine is complex and elegant, with flavours of ripe apples and lemons, and a long aftertaste.  Since the Domaine Alain Chavy was established, the quality of the wines has always been improving.  Alain makes a restrained style of Puligny, with ripe (but never over ripe) fruit balanced by crisp acidity, designed for long ageing

Why You’ll Love It

The Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes Domaine Alain Chavy 2020 is a masterpiece of white Burgundy, combining vibrant fruit, nuanced oak and a pronounced sense of place. Perfect for special occasions, elegant meals such as grilled lobster or seared scallop, or collectors seeking a standout wine. This Puligny-Montrachet offers a luxurious taste of Burgundy’s iconic winemaking excellence. Its refined style and exceptional quality make it a must-try for lovers of premium Chardonnay.

Extended Taste Notes

The Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes Domaine Alain Chavy 2020 is an exceptional white Burgundy that showcases the elegance and complexity of Puligny-Montrachet.

In the glass, it reveals a pale gold hue with luminous reflections. The nose is refined, offering aromas of ripe lemon, white peach and green apple, accented by delicate notes of hazelnut, toast, and wet stone.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a creamy texture, featuring flavours of citrus zest, orchard fruits, and subtle vanilla from oak aging. A crisp acidity and pronounced minerality lead to a long, elegant finish with nuances of almond and brioche.

Grape Varieties
  • Chardonnay
ABV
  • 13%
75cl
Vegan
Country

France

Grape

Chardonnay

Producer

Few villages in the Côte d’Or are as famous as Puligny-Montrachet, home to some of the world’s most acclaimed vineyards. Surprisingly, only a small number of the wines bearing the name of the appellation are actually made by vignerons based in the village. For centuries, producers throughout Burgundy have coveted the area’s vineyards and grapes, enticing the locals into selling to the highest bidder. Despite this temptation, several families held onto their land and established their own domaines. Names such as Sauzet, Carillon and Leflaive have become synonymous with Puligny, but one local family has remained out of the spotlight.

The Chavy family has had roots in Puligny for almost 200 years. In 1976, after years of selling grapes to negociants, they began to bottle wines under their own label. Domaine Gérard Chavy et Fils soon established itself as one of the finest domaines in the village. However, in 2003, after a family dispute, the estate was dissolved. The brothers Jean-Louis and Alain Chavy, who had jointly run the domaine, parted company and created their own estates.

Alain Chavy’s 7 hectare estate has the distinction of possessing the deepest cellar (5.5 metres) in Puligny. The high water table of the village makes it difficult to dig a proper cellar and, as a result, most of Puligny’s domaines have above-ground caves that rely upon air conditioning. The barrels resting in Chavy’s beautiful, arched cavern contain wine from some of the finest premier cru vineyards found in the appellation. In addition to land in the prestigious Puligny premiers crus Les Folatières, Les Champs Gain and Les Pucelles, he owns a precious parcel in Les Clavoillons. Les Pucelles and Les Clavoillons are contiguous on the slope, but Chavy is one of only two cellars in Burgundy where you can taste the the two wines side by side. Domaine Laflaive owns the vast majority of the 5.59 hectare Les Clavoillons, but the Chavy brothers each own a small portion which prevents it from being a monopole. Alain farms 0.49 hectares of 50 year old vines in Les Clavoillons, and from it he produces a wine of great depth and minerality.

Since the establishment of Domaine Alain Chavy, the quality of the wines is always improving. Alain makes a restrained style of Puligny, with ripe (but never over ripe) fruit balanced by crisp acidity, designed for long ageing.

Food Pairings

This Puligny-Montrachet is a versatile and sophisticated partner for a variety of gourmet dishes. Its balance of richness and acidity pairs beautifully with grilled lobster, seared scallops, or roasted chicken with herbs. It also complements creamy pasta, risotto with truffle, or vegetarian dishes like roasted butternut squash or leek tart. For cheese lovers, pair it with soft, creamy cheeses such as Brie de Meaux or Chaource to enhance its luxurious profile.

Wine Region

The Puligny-Montrachet appellation, located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, is synonymous with world-class Chardonnay. Renowned for its limestone-rich soils and temperate climate, Puligny-Montrachet produces wines with unparalleled finesse, minerality, and aging potential. The Les Charmes vineyard, a prestigious lieu-dit within the appellation, is celebrated for its ability to produce Chardonnays with vibrant acidity, layered complexity, and a signature balance of richness and elegance. This region’s centuries-old winemaking tradition continues to set the global standard for premium white wines.

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Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes Domaine Alain Chavy 2020 Bottle, Burgundy, France
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