Puligny-Montrachet
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 festival organized by local winegrowers.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.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 wines can be kept for 8-10 years, red wines for 6-8 years.Puligny-Montrachet price: according to bottle
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.More information on the Puligny-Montrachet
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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
"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
"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
3/5 (1 review)
92/100 RVF
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90-93/100 Burghound
"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
"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
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
4/5 (1 review)
15/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
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
At the center 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
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
87-89/100 Robert Parker
"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
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 marks 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
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 of the palate. As enjoyable young as after several years in the cellar!
Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet Folatières 1er Cru 2015
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
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
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
4.3/5 (3 reviews)
16/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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
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.