Among the most finely chiselled expressions of the Côte de Beaune, the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet 2022 from the Domaine du Château de Meursault embodies the nobility of a Chardonnay grown on a bright, stony slope. Situated high on the hillside, the Champ Canet climat delivers an interpretation of great purity, where depth meets mineral radiance. The 58 ares of vines, tended with exacting care, produce controlled yields to favour concentration and balance. Hand harvesting, gentle pressing, parcel-by-parcel vinification, followed by patient ageing in oak barrels, about one third new, unfold a framework both broad and precise. This 2022, sunny without excess, offers the sought-after balance of tactile richness and precision, recalling those great Burgundian pages where grace becomes structure, generosity is measured, and length is a signature. A wine for the table and the cellar, crafted for attentive tasting, shared pleasure and haute cuisine pairings.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Chardonnay planted on a very stony clay-limestone soil and east-facing, this Premier Cru benefits from morning sunshine that preserves aromatic freshness. Hand-harvesting preserves the integrity of the berries, followed by slow pressing to select the purest juices. Parcel-by-parcel vinification keeps the identity of the climat while the 15 to 18 months ageing in oak barrels, with about one third new wood, brings relief, texture and complexity without masking the terroir's upright character. This craftsmen's work aims for harmony, precision of line and length on the palate, so that the wine, dense yet airy, gains depth and extension over time.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Bright pale gold, clear and luminous, crossed by crystalline highlights that announce a pure, concentrated expression.
• Nose : A complex bouquet intertwining white flowers, citrus zest, stone fruit and a fine spicy touch. A marked mineral thread, subtly underlined by honeyed nuances, signals a great Puligny terroir.
• Palate : Broad, silky attack; a deep, generous mid-palate carried by precise tension. A creamy texture stretches into a long, floral and gently spiced finish with saline persistence.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 10 and 12°C in large-format white wine glasses to reveal the richness of the aromatics and the finesse of the palate. Open the bottle about fifteen minutes before serving to let the wine breathe without stripping it. Stored in a stable cellar, away from light and vibration, this Premier Cru has a cellaring potential of over 10 years, gaining complexity, spicy depth and honeyed nuances with the seasons.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : gougères with Emmental, caramelised onion tartlets, white tarama with fine herbs.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, warm lobster with lemon butter, white asparagus with mousseline sauce.
• Main courses : turbot with a light sauce, free-range chicken with morels, seared scallops, braised veal with a reduced jus.
• Cheeses : mature Comté, Beaufort, Parmesan, mild mountain tomme.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, vanilla almond sable, light hazelnut entremet.

Tasting occasions

The Champ Canet 2022 accompanies moments where refinement is clearly expressed:

• A fine-dining dinner where the precision of a great white Burgundy enhances buttery or creamy cuisine.
• A special occasion, to present a racy wine that will evolve gracefully over the years.
• A moment of contemplation, when minerality, texture and length eloquently tell the story of the terroir.

Details

• Name : Domaine du Château de Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet 2022
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Dry white Burgundy
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Chardonnay
• Terroir : very stony clay-limestone soil, east-facing, upper slope
• Area under vine : 58 ares
• Yield : approx. 35 hl/ha
• Aging : 15 to 18 months in barrels, about one third new
• Cellaring : over 10 years depending on storage