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Puligny-Montrachet

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Puligny-Montrachet
The appellation Puligny-Montrachet is a communal appellation in Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, comprising 17 climats classified as Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru and four Grand Crus. Classified climats include Puligny-Montrachet Premier CruThese include: Hameau de Blagny, La Truffière, Clos de la Garenne, Le Cailleret, Les Pucelles, Les Perrières, Clos de la Mouchère...

Puligny Montrachet wine

Visit Puligny-Montrachet wine is an AOC of Côte de Beaunelocated in the Côte-d'Or department. Just a stone's throw from the Grands Crus of BurgundyThe village of Puligny-Montrachet lies between Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet. Originally named Puligny, the village became Puligny-Montrachet in 1879. Several villages share the production of Puligny-Montrachet wine, either on the same level as Puligny, or slightly higher up on the Côte. Wines from this region of Burgundy may also be named Côtes de Beaune Villages. The only commune covered by the appellation is Puligny-Montrachet. It is also one of the very first white wine appellations in the Côte d'Or. The village owes its historic renown to the annual Saint-Vincent Tournante, organized by the local winegrowers.

The vines of Puligny-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru often occupy brown limestone soils, or limestone alternating with marly clay-limestone whites, sometimes deep or right on the hard rock. The clayey silts are thicker in height, with fine grains lower down the slope. The vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet benefit from sunny, south-easterly exposure at altitudes of between 220 and 320 meters. The appellation is perfectly showcased by estates such as Domaine de Joseph Drouhin, Domaine d'Auvenay, Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils and Maison Louis Jadot.  

Visit wines of Puligny-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru share with Chassagne-Montrachet the most perfect expression of Chardonnay. Just a few yards from the Grands Crus, the appellation d'origine contrôlée instituted in 1937 produces a white wine with an assertive personality and a high reputation. The production of red wine is confidential, but this does not prevent it from being of the highest quality.

Grape varieties

Now an appellation, Puligny-Montrachet wines are mainly made from white wine. The grape variety used for Puligny-Montrachet white wine is chardonnaywhile the red wineproduced in the village of Blagny, is made from pinot noir. The area under white wine production is large: around 210 ha, of which 98 ha is 1er cru. In comparison, red wine production requires a smaller surface area: 0.76 ha, of which 0.05 ha is 1er cru. The four Puligny-Montrachet grands crus are : Chevalier-Montrachet, Welcome-bâtard-Montrachet, Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet.

Terroir and wine character

Near Blagny, the terroir is conducive to good red wine production. The wines produced are often full-bodied, fleshy, robust or bouqueted. 

The Puligny-Montrachet wine has a robe d'orThe color is bright, shiny, with green highlights that yellow with age. White wine aromas include hawthorn, hazelnut, honey (when mature), almond, green apple, fern and lemongrass. Puligny-Montrachet also contains mineral notes. It's a smooth, harmonious wine. Its concentrated aromas linger long on the palate. Puligny-Montrachet red wine has a limpid ruby color that darkens with age, accompanied by red and black fruit aromas. On the palate, it's fruity, soft and well-constituted, with a tendency to become fleshy as it matures. Its color and taste will leave a lasting impression.

A sommelier's advice

Puligny-Montrachet white wine is best served between 11 and 13°c and red wine between 14 and 16°c. White wine can be kept for 8-10 years, red wine for 6-8 years. 

Whether it's a Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru or climat, white wine goes perfectly with foie gras, lobster and crayfish, grilled fish and seafood, poultry in sauce (chicken with morel mushrooms, for example) and cheeses (goat's cheese, Reblochon or soft cheeses with a bloomy rind). Red wine, on the other hand, goes well with meats (pork, poultry, veal, etc.) and hard cheeses (such as Comté).

Puligny-Montrachet price: according to bottles

The price of a great white wine Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru often exceed 100 € a bottle. But it is possible to find wines AOC Puligny-Montrachet for less: expect to pay between 20 € and 70 € for a good-quality wine. But price isn't everything: some wines are excellent at low prices, so don't hesitate to visit our site and register for further information on these specific Burgundy wines.
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Louis Jadot - Duc de Magenta Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clos de la Garenne 2021

93/100 Tim Atkin

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91-93/100 Vinous

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

chardonnay
balanced
harmonious
county
1er cru

"A very attractive white

"Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru 2021 is more perfumed and floral than La Garenne. Notes of peach skin and rosewater make it very seductive. The palate is balanced and harmonious, though perhaps lacking a little nervousness. The finish is very pleasant and tender. Excellent". (Vinous 2023)

Maison Louis Latour - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits 2020

94/100 James Suckling

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92/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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16/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

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90/100 Robert Parker

chardonnay
delicate
long finish
salmon
1er cru

"A fresh, discreet Puligny-Montrachet, with delicate aromas of white fruit and flowers. The finish is long and precise, with floral and mineral nuances. Drink or cellar." (James Suckling 2022). Complex, with notes of marzipan and yellow fruit, this white offers a fresh finish.

Maison Verget - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits 2018

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3/5 (1 review)

92/100 RVF

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90-93/100 Burghound

chardonnay
balanced
purity
vol-au-vent

"From a parcel at the very top of the Puligny hill, Sous le Puits offers very pure, powdery citrus aromas, its fresh character and fine woodiness suiting us very well. The palate is more affected by the ageing, but the whole retains good balance. A good example of Puligny d'éducation ". (Le Guide RVF 2021).

Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne 2020

93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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91-93/100 Robert Parker

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89-92/100 Burghound

chardonnay
ample
fish
long-keeping wine
1er cru

"Pure and airy

"Not to be confused with Clos de la Garenne (in Champs Canet) but very nice nose, pure and airy, finely vanilla-wooded, elegant style, just like the green highlights." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)

Decelle & Fils - Puligny-Montrachet 2020

chardonnay
poultry
risotto
gourmet wine

Puligny-Montrachet shares with Chassagne-Montrachet the most perfect expression of Burgundian Chardonnay. In the heart of of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyards are planted on brown limestone soils that favor minerality. The woodiness, perfectly blended, supports the whole and enhances the richness and freshness of the palate. - Limited quantities available.

Château de Meursault - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet 2019

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4/5 (1 review)

15/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

chardonnay
complex
poultry
long-keeping wine

"The elegance of Puligny

This renowned Premier Cru from Puligny-Montrachet is located next to Les Perrières and benefits from this superb terroir. this superb terroir of stony soil, giving the wine fullness and minerality. This white wine of excellence has a rich, complex nose with floral flavors and ripe fruitiness, accompanied by a fine salinity on the finish. - Limited quantities available.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain 1er Cru 2017

89-91/100 Vinous

chardonnay
racy
oysters and seafood
1er cru

At the heart of Côte-d'Or white wines, the small commune of Puligny shares with Chassagne with Chassagne the finest white Grands Crus in Burgundy. It also boasts numerous Premiers Crus of exceptional distinction and aromatic persistence including Champs-Gain. A harmonious blend of finesse and breed, this wine is sure to please both your table and your cellar.

Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet 2018

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

87-89/100 Robert Parker

chardonnay
round-tipped
delicious

"The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet (Maison Louis Jadot) overflows with aromas of buttery orchard fruits, green apples, citrus oil and vanilla bean. On the palate, it's medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with an open-textured, charming and slightly oaky personality." (Wine Advocate 2020). A worthy representative of its appellation.

Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet Referts 1er Cru 2015

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5/5 (1 review)

17,5/20 RVF

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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88-90/100 Robert Parker

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89-91/100 Burghound

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92/100 James Suckling

"A fine, buttery note leaves its mark on the nose, while the fruit on the palate is intense and pure. A crystalline wine, with a beautiful sap. Superb." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A great wine of rare elegance...

Decelle-Villa - Puligny-Montrachet Les Nosroyes 2015

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4.7/5 (3 reviews)

15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

Very expressive, the nose presents a floral bouquet of hawthorn and accacia. Flint and warm crescent aromas follow. A touch of oak harmoniously supports the whole, highlighting the richness and freshness on the palate. As enjoyable young as after several years in the cellar!

Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet Folatières 1er Cru 2015

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5/5 (2 reviews)

91-93/100 Robert Parker

"Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières opens with seductive aromas of limestone and granite. The palate is crisp on the attack with vibrant acidity, well balanced by orange zest and a touch of tangy marmalade that adds complexity to the taut, precise finish. Excellent - one of Jadot's best whites in this vintage. " (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)

Domaine Jacques Prieur - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2013

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1/5 (1 review)

16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Creamy, dense and with a bouncy finish, it's already very good". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France) Surprisingly aromatic with mineral and floral notes, the 1er Cru Les Combettes is coated and has a lively, fresh finish. A very successful white in a complex vintage!

Domaine Duc de Magenta - Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru 2011

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5/5 (1 review)

91/100 Robert Parker

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17/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta shows lovely precision and minerality, with just a hint of blackberry leaf creeping in on the nose. The palate reveals a spicy attack, a little fatter than the 2011 Jadot, but it maintains this beautiful acid framework. A fine finish that lingers on the palate like a Chassagne. Very fine." (Wine Advocate 2013 - Robert Parker)

Bouchard Père & Fils - Puligny-Montrachet 2014

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4.3/5 (3 reviews)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

(2013 vintage notes)

In the Puligny-Montrachet commune, the Chardonnay grape distills a singular expression on these colored marl and limestone soils. A wine with an intense bouquet of fruit and flowers. On the palate, it's a seductive marriage of power and elegance, with a beautiful smoothness. A very fine Burgundy white!

Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne 2014

16/20 RVF

(2013 vintage notes)

Situated at the highest point of the hillside, on the "La Garenne" climat, this Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru develops rich, complex aromas on the nose and palate. Aged for more than a year in barrel, it retains its freshness, even enhancing the aromatic persistence of the old Chardonnay vines.