2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains, Domaine Borgeot

• Style: Luminous, mineral-driven premier cru
• Taste: Lemon-cream, citrus, saline tension, brioche whisper
• Food: Shellfish, roasted chicken, cream sauces, aged goat cheese
• Occasion: Cellar worthy; special gifting
• Serve: Pale gold; drink slowly, 13.5% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A wine that demands slow sipping. Pale gold with almost electric freshness: lively acidity and saline tension that sing rather than shout. The nose mingles ripe citrus and stone fruit with whispers of brioche and pastry, speaking to careful winemaking rather than oak domination. Structural precision defines it—weight and presence without heaviness, a lemon-cream length that lingers without fading.

The Winery — Domaine Borgeot

Established in 1903 and now run by fourth-generation brothers Laurent and Pascal Borgeot, the estate spans 23 hectares across the Côte de Beaune villages of Bouzeron, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Puligny-Montrachet. The magic lies in its two leaders: Pascal brings calm restraint; Laurent, exuberance and liveliness. Their wines reflect this balance—restrained yet vibrant. For the 2023 Les Champs Gains, situated atop the slope with south-southeast aspect, the brothers favoured sustainable farming and whole-bunch pressing followed by 11 months in French oak (25% new only), letting vineyard character dominate the cellar. The challenging vintage—marked by July hail then sustained heat—delivered particular maturity and aromatic intensity to this premier cru.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair with roasted chicken, lobster, sole, or scallops in cream sauce; it's equally at home with mushroom dishes, pasta, risotto, or aged goat cheese and Vacherin. This is a benchmark Puligny-Montrachet premier cru that reveals the mineral purity only limestone and clay slopes can achieve. Chardonnay grown here achieves a structural elegance worth seeking out. Explore more from France or bottle it for your cellar—this will age beautifully.