Domaine Alain Chavy - Puligny-Montrachet 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Domaine Alain Chavy
Country	France
Region	Puligny-Montrachet
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2022
Sku	123637
Size	750ml

Domaine Alain Chavy Description

W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
Alain Chavy produces restrained, structured, and long-lived white Burgundies from 17 acres of
vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet, with small holdings in the neighboring villages of Chassagne
and Meursault. Alain established Domaine Alain Chavy in 2003 with vineyards inherited from his
father and includes some of Puligny's top premier crus.
For some, Puligny-Montrachet is the ultimate white wine location on earth thanks to its perfect
aspect and well-drained limestone soil. Alain Chavy’s Puligny-Montrachet comes from several
parcels around Puligny from vines planted between 1965 and 1974. Parcels near Meursault
have heavier soils, bringing body and power, while the gravel-limestone soils around Chassagne
contribute elegance and minerality.
Alain inoculates for fermentation and believes in keeping bâtonnage to a minimum. He uses a
combination of 400-liter oak puncheons and 20% new Burgundian pièce for the village-level
wines. “We’re looking for balance between the fruit and oak character,” explains Alain. “We want
the wines’ minerality to show through.”
T A S T I N G N O T E S
Wines from Puligny-Montrachet are typified by aromas and flavors of green apple and lemon
and tend to be tauter and firmer on the palate compared to wines from neighboring villages.
Aging in a small percentage of new French oak barrels lends accents of toast and vanilla.
Structured white wines with high acid and grip, Puligny-Montrachet is destined for long aging.
F O O D P A I R I N G
White Burgundy, with its rich texture and toasted flavors, pairs well with white fish and shellfish
and its naturally high acidity can counterbalance cream-based sauces. Oak-aged Chardonnay
from warmer climates lends itself well to grilled fish, starches, butter, and toasted nuts.