Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Pucelles” 2023 – Domaine Philippe Chavy
Majestic, Grand Cru-Caliber Chardonnay with Refined Power, Floral Lift & Seamless Minerality

Wine Type: White
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Producer: Domaine Philippe Chavy
Vintage: 2023
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
Climat: Les Pucelles

Product Description
The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Pucelles” from Domaine Philippe Chavy is a benchmark expression of this legendary Premier Cru. Bordering Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, “Les Pucelles” is often considered the most elegant and complete of Puligny’s top vineyards, offering Grand Cru texture with Premier Cru focus.

From old vines in shallow limestone soils, this wine is crafted with utmost care—natural fermentation, long lees aging, and élevage in French oak barrels (30% new). Chavy’s minimalist, terroir-focused approach allows the purity, depth, and floral elegance of this great site to shine through.

Tasting Notes

Aromas: Lemon cream, white flowers, fresh hazelnut, crushed stone, and fine oak
Palate: Silky and layered with precise acidity, ripe orchard fruit, and mineral tension
Finish: Long, harmonious, and saline, with floral perfume and creamy persistence

Serving Suggestions
Serve at 12–14 °C. A wine built for aging—best enjoyed from 2026 to 2035+.

Pairs well with:

• Butter-basted turbot or halibut

• Lobster risotto

• Poularde de Bresse with morel sauce

• Aged cheeses like Comté Extra or Vacherin Mont d'Or

Why Choose Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Pucelles” 2023 from Domaine Philippe Chavy?
This is one of Burgundy’s most refined and noble white wines. Philippe Chavy’s “Les Pucelles” delivers all the poise, precision, and understated grandeur expected from this hallowed terroir. A wine of depth, grace, and extraordinary aging potential—worthy of any fine cellar.