A very pure expression of the Burgundian village that gives it its name, the Puligny Montrachet Village 2024 from Domaine Jean Chartron highlights the aesthetic of Chardonnay on the limestone soils of the Côte de Beaune. A historic house founded in 1859 in Puligny-Montrachet, the domaine delivers here a dry white whose elegance is never ostentatious but chiselled by precise winemaking and careful ageing. The direct attack, radiant fruit and saline lift form a composed, restrained expression designed as much for the table as for contemplation. This wine will appeal to those seeking a gastronomic white—clear and nuanced—able to combine immediate pleasure with ageing depth. It addresses those who look for correctness of fruit, the verticality of terroir and the grace of a style that sacrifices neither flesh nor freshness for show.

Blend and winemaking

Made exclusively from Chardonnay from the domaine's parcels within the Puligny-Montrachet appellation, this village wine is vinified and raised at Domaine Jean Chartron, renowned for the finesse of its great whites. The historic know-how is expressed in a clear reading of the grape and the place, with winemaking that favours balance, aromatic clarity and a confident mouthfeel. The ageing work aims to refine the texture, preserve the wine's energy and highlight terroir markers. Each step, from harvest to bottling, is guided by a search for purity and harmony, to achieve a white with precise relief, carried by expressive minerality and a delicate tactile sensation. The result, luminous and structured, combines tension, amplitude and aromatic clarity without ever forcing the character.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Crystal-clear aspect, pale brilliance with luminous highlights that indicate good concentration and perfect clarity.
• Nose : Delicate and precise, it unfolds notes of vetiver and woody liquorice, completed by citrus accents, white flowers and a hint of almond, on a chalky background evoking gunflint.
• Palate : Straight, clean attack, generous mid-palate supported by a mineral backbone. Silky texture, lively freshness, persistent finish with echoes of citrus, gentle spices and noble salinity.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Puligny cool but not ice-cold, in white wine glasses with a generous bowl to allow aromatic complexity to open up. A brief decanting before serving helps to harmonise the bouquet and round the contours. Pleasure is immediate today in its expressive youth, while a few years of cellaring, under good conditions, will broaden the palette and further refine the texture. To preserve its integrity, store bottles on their side, away from vibrations and light, with stable humidity and temperature.

Food pairings

• Seafood starters : iodised bites, delicate tartares, lemony and briny butters where the wine answers with its straightness and freshness.
• Fine fish : turbot, sole, brill, with precise cooking, beurre blanc and light emulsions that marry its saline thread and citrus finesse.
• Crustaceans : langoustines, lobster, pearly flesh and sauced preparations that dialogue with its volume and length.
• Poultry with creamy sauces : silky textures and reduced jus that the wine counters with its tension, revealing a decadent balance.
• Hard cheeses : aged comté, pressed tommes, the alliance of hazelnut and salt that highlights its subtle minerality.

Occasions to enjoy

This Puligny-Montrachet is the companion for special moments—whether a dinner where haute cuisine finds its mirror, a shared table celebrating the art of living, or a themed tasting of the great Chardonnays from the Côte de Beaune. It suits gastronomic appointments as well as gifts that mark a thoughtful attention. Its personality, both taut and ample, allows it to be enjoyed now or over time, revealing new nuances as conversation deepens.

Characteristics

• Name : Puligny Montrachet Village 2024, Domaine Jean Chartron
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
• Type : Dry white wine
• Vintage : 2024
• Grape variety : Chardonnay (100 %)
• Alcohol : 13 % vol.
• Vinification and ageing : vinified and raised by Domaine Jean Chartron
• Profile : mineral purity, balance between freshness and richness, saline persistence
• Recommended pairings : fine fish, poultry in creamy sauces, crustaceans, hard cheeses
• Service : cool, not iced, in suitable glasses
• Cellaring : a few years depending on cellar conditions
• Allergens : contains sulfites