At the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Clavoillon 2023 from Alain Chavy stands like a shaft of light, revealing the purity and grace of a great Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru. From a historic parcel planted in 1953, this Chardonnay captures the soul of a terroir where clay, subtly mixed with stone, provides both breadth and drive. The harvest, handled with exemplary restraint, yields a wine that is both vibrant and poised, its substance stretching with choreographed elegance. The sparing, precise ageing lets a direct minerality, a lemoned framework and a silky touch express themselves. For discerning lovers seeking a carved, long Burgundy white, and for tables that celebrate nuance and detail, this cuvée embodies an aesthetic of purity—unostentatious, with the timeless distinction of great Puligny wines.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Chardonnay, the Clavoillon 2023 continues the domaine’s goldsmith philosophy. Fermentation takes place in carefully selected barrels, including 400 L containers that promote harmony between fruit and wood. The proportion of new oak, deliberately measured, is intended as a watermark rather than a mask. Lees stirring is limited to preserve the wine’s directness, freshness and mineral expression. The presence of clay in the soil gives the wine a delicate swell—a full body without heaviness—and a discreet creaminess that merges into a salivating length. Patient ageing refines the contours, polishes the texture and, layer by layer, reveals citrus highlights, stony reliefs and a luminous tension. The result, deeply legible, combines precision and restraint, with a promise of fine bottle development.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Clear brilliance and impeccable clarity, a delicate glow announcing a pure, perfectly controlled substance. The fluidity draws fine legs, promising taut acidity and an elegant balance.
• Nose : A highly coherent bouquet, led by fresh citrus, subtle lemon acidity and a hint of zest, joined by echoes of crisp stone fruit. The woody thread, discreet and precise, suggests hazelnut and fine toast without ever overpowering the minerality. Chalky and saline accents mark the terroir and add a sense of clean air.
• Palate : A direct, linear entry combining energy and delicacy. The texture, fine and subtly chalky, unfolds into a broad mid-palate before tightening toward a taut, well-persistent finish. Integratd oak acts as relief supporting the fruit, while minerality sets a long, precise rhythm. The overall sensation evokes the movement of a clear, precise, luminous blade.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 and 12°C in Burgundy white wine glasses to showcase the bouquet and tactile depth. Opening a few minutes before service allows the minerality and citrus nuances to blossom without sharpness. This 1er Cru already shows an appealing harmony today while hinting at promising evolution. Store bottles quietly, away from light, in a cool, slightly humid cellar to preserve freshness and aromatic precision.

Accords mets et vin

• Shellfish and bivalves : fine oysters, steamed clams, just-opened razors, where salinity dialogues with the wine's tension.
• Premium crustaceans : blue lobster, roasted langoustines, light bisque, which reveal the measured roundness and finesse of the oak.
• Delicate fish : turbot with brown butter, sole meunière, grilled féra, for harmony between noble fat and lemon freshness.
• Poultry with light sauces : free-range chicken with morels, chicken suprême with light cream and reduced jus, which embrace the wine's sculpted texture.
• Aged cheeses : young Comté, delicate Tomme, fresh goat cheese, to extend the minerality and saline length.

Moments de dégustation

The Clavoillon 2023 is the natural companion for chosen moments when detail matters and one celebrates the art of living à la française. It takes its place at the table with tact, enhancing gastronomy without ever overshadowing it, and offers a depth that charms both memory and palate.

• To mark an intimate dinner where elegance and restraint prevail.
• At a tasting with fellow enthusiasts to compare terroirs and Puligny styles.
• As a refined gift for a connoisseur who appreciates wines of pure architecture.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Clavoillon 2023, Domaine Alain Chavy
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Climat : Clavoillon
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Chardonnay
• Alcohol : 13% vol
• Soil : presence of clays providing roundness and a full-bodied frame
• Ageing : 400 L barrels with a measured proportion of new oak
• Winemaking : limited lees stirring, precise and mineral style
• Allergens : contains sulfites