Among the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune, the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « La Garenne » 2022, Domaine Faiveley embodies an aesthetic of precision and brilliance. Born on the heights of Puligny, where light, stony soils are bathed in sun, this Chardonnay draws saline energy and a verticality characteristic of high-altitude terroirs. The vine, managed in viticulture biologique, produces grapes with great aromatic uprightness, preserving freshness and purity. In the glass, the material is generous yet restrained, carried by a mineral acidity that stretches the palate and sculpts an elegant profile. Smoky nuances, finely cut citrus, perfectly ripe stone fruit and a touch of hazelnut compose a bouquet of great nobility. Rated 95–96/100 by Stuart Pigott for JamesSuckling.com, this 2022 combines the sunny richness of the vintage with no trace of over-ripeness, offering a clear reading of the « La Garenne » climat and the couture signature of Maison Faiveley.

Assemblage et vinification

This wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay from the Premier Cru climat « La Garenne », located on shallow, light and very stony soils with a south-facing exposure. The practice of viticulture biologique promotes a natural balance, measured vigour and clear aromatic expression. The harvest, carefully sorted, is vinified with a keen sense of restraint to preserve the fruit and the terroir's straightness. The élevage lasts 17 à 18 mois en fûts de chêne français, including 40 à 50 % de bois neuf, with regular bâtonnage over the months. This patient work brings a satiny texture, added depth and a refinement of toasty aromas without masking the minerality. The result, delivered with clockwork precision, marries aromatic brilliance, a subtle tactile grain and a lifted finish that prolongs the sensation of wet stone and citrus zest.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Pale bright gold with luminous highlights, crossed by a crystalline clarity that announces the terroir's finesse and mineral framework.
• Nose : A harmonious ensemble of flinty gunpowder and delicate smoke, fresh citrus, grapefruit and lemon, succulent stone fruit, an uplift of white flowers, fine hazelnut and toasted bread, all carried by an airy breathing.
• Palate : A direct, energetic attack, a mid-palate that is broad without heaviness, mineral acidity that pulls the wine and brightens the substance. The finish stretches long, linear and mouthwatering, with a smoky echo and elegant zesty bitters.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 et 12 °C in tulip-shaped glasses dedicated to great Burgundy whites to reveal the full aromatic complexity and satiny texture. A short opening before service helps the smoky nuances and lemony freshness express themselves. Store bottles calmly, away from light, with stable humidity. The wine has a potentiel de garde de plusieurs années, during which it will gain depth and reveal notes of dried fruit, gentle spices and a more enthralling toasty patina without losing its mineral backbone.

Accords mets et vin

• Gourmet aperitifs : crab tartlet with citrus, airy gougères, sea bream sashimi brightened with a touch of lemon.
• Seafood starters : scallop carpaccio, poached lobster, roasted langoustines, whose natural sweetness complements the wine's tension.
• Signature dishes : sole meunière, turbot with brown butter, free-range poultry in cream with morels, risotto with shellfish jus.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, alpine Beaufort, mild tomme, served at temperature to preserve the finesse of the pairings.
• Measured sweet finish : thin citrus tart, almond-lemon shortbread, lightly sweet desserts that respect the wine's mineral drive.

Moments de dégustation

The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « La Garenne » 2022 is the natural companion for large shared tables, gastronomic dinners where precision of gesture meets terroir clarity, and celebrations that call for a substantial Burgundy white. Its upright, luminous and textured style fits equally well at the start of a meal or at the heart of a noble fish service. Rated 95–96/100 by Stuart Pigott, it will seduce the informed enthusiast seeking a Premier Cru that combines mineral relief, noble substance and vibrant length.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Domaine Faiveley, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « La Garenne » 2022
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Vin blanc sec
• Millésime : 2022
• Cépage : Chardonnay 100 %
• Terroir : sols légers, peu profonds et caillouteux, exposition sud, haut de coteau
• Viticulture : conduite biologique
• Élevage : 17 à 18 mois en fûts de chêne français, 40 à 50 % neufs, bâtonnage régulier
• Profil : nez minéral et fumé, agrumes, fruits à noyau, fruits secs, pain grillé
• Garde : plusieurs années
• Température de service : 10–12 °C
• Référence : CAV-VBLANC-PULIGNY-MONTRACHET-FAIVELEY-LA-GARENNE-2022