2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Domaine Alain Chavy

• Style: Mineral-driven Premier Cru
• Taste: Ripe citrus, quince, creamy body, limestone grip
• Food: Shellfish, roasted chicken, creamy risotto, soft cheese
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 8–10 years; drink now or age

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ripe citrus and quince-paste aromas open into a creamy midweight body anchored by profound limestone grip. This Chardonnay captures salinity, precision and a whisper of brioche from native yeast fermentation—site-driven rather than oak-led, with striking mineral intensity and impressive length.

The Winery — Domaine Alain Chavy

An established name in Burgundy, the Chavy family produced wine here since the 1970s. Alain founded his domaine in 2003 after splitting from his brother, and now tends ten hectares including prestigious premier crus planted across three generations. The vineyard sits 300 metres above the Côte de Beaune on limestone slopes; Alain's cellar runs deeper than any in the village at 5.5 metres, enabling a measured ageing regime. The 2023 vintage delivered excellent ripeness despite mid-July hail, offering both power and freshness. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeasts in French oak (partly new), then aged one year in barrel and six months in stainless steel before bottling—a balance that honours structure without sacrificing freshness.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with roasted chicken, sautéed sole, creamy risotto or mushroom-driven dishes; it shines alongside pungent washed-rind cheeses like Époisses. A food-friendly expression that justifies Puligny-Montrachet's reputation for layered whites. Drink over the next 8–10 years. Vegetarian. Browse our curated selection of white Burgundy and the full France range.