From one of the most sought-after terroirs of the Côte de Beaune, the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « La Garenne » 2021 by Louis Latour stands as a benchmark of elegance. Perched on the heights of Puligny, this lieu-dit reveals a luminous side of Chardonnay, balancing straightness, substance and aromatic brightness. It targets lovers of fine white Burgundies looking for a characterful wine able to illuminate a refined table, while retaining the restraint that defines great wines for ageing. In the glass, the precision of the fruit converses with a pronounced minerality and a delicately rounded texture, offering a tasting experience that transcends the moment. The "La Garenne" 2021 cuvée is distinguished by its masterful balance, purity of line and its ability to elevate the most demanding pairings, from noble shellfish to tender poultry.

Blend and vinification

Made from Puligny’s flagship grape, Chardonnay, this Premier Cru comes from a slope with a favourable exposure and a stony, chalky soil that defines the site’s style. True to Burgundian tradition, the winemaking highlights the grape’s precision and the terroir’s expression. Vinification, conducted with restraint, preserves native freshness and aromatic clarity, while carefully controlled oak ageing adds definition, complexity and a touch of creaminess without ever overpowering the whole. This attention to detail yields a wine that is broad yet restrained, where the vineyard’s expression takes precedence and subtlety deepens with aeration. The discreet patina of wood simply underlines the body, like a stroke of light on a canvas, letting the saline length, uprightness and vintage brightness speak.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Pale gold with luminous highlights, clear and bright, announcing delicate concentration and great purity.
• Nose : A bouquet of floral finesse, blending white flowers and lime blossom, accented by zesty citrus, fresh almond and a hint of gunflint. Notes of fresh butter and hazelnut add complexity.
• Palate : Straight, silky attack with a precise mid-palate where minerality stretches the substance. Balance between tension, measured creaminess and vibrant freshness. Long, savoury finish with a delicate saline note.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 10 and 12°C in tulip-shaped white wine glasses to favour aromatic expression and terroir reading. A gentle aeration a few minutes before serving helps reveal more of the bouquet’s complexity. Store bottles on their side, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. This Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru has good ageing potential, gaining harmony and depth over the years, while already offering an exceptionally elegant tasting experience.

Food pairings

• Appetisers : delicate gougères, fine claire oysters, sea bream sashimi with citrus zest.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, lightly warmed lobster, white asparagus with mousseline sauce.
• Main courses : sole meunière, roasted turbot, free-range poultry with cream and morels, wild mushroom risotto.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, summer Beaufort, lightly ash-coated fresh chèvre.
• Desserts : thin pear tart, lightly candied citrus, almond-hazelnut financier.

Occasions

The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « La Garenne » 2021, Louis Latour, is the perfect companion:

• To celebrate a rare moment when elegance takes centre stage.
• At a gourmet dinner devoted to fine produce and good conversation.
• As a connoisseur’s gift for a lover of great white Burgundies.

Specifications

• Name : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « La Garenne » 2021
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Still white wine
• Vintage : 2021
• Grape variety : Chardonnay
• Origin : Côte de Beaune, Bourgogne, France
• Producer : Louis Latour
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : several years depending on storage conditions
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C