In the pantheon of great Burgundy whites, the « Pucelles » 2022 du Domaine Joseph Drouhin holds a special place. From the prestigious Premier Cru climat Les Pucelles in Puligny-Montrachet, it celebrates a vision of finesse where every detail seems carved by time. Its bouquet blends the floral delicacy of linden, the indulgent note of almond paste and the freshness of lemon zest, while an echo of fine pastry frames the whole. On the palate, the texture is caressing, supported by a straight spine and remarkable length. This 2022, already luminous in its youth, promises to develop gracefully towards notes of dried fruit, honeyed biscuit and syrupy sweet tones, like a sonata gaining depth with each reprise. For aficionados of fine wines, it is a cuvée for contemplation, perfect to share on carefully chosen occasions where emotion matters more than effect.

Assemblage et vinification

A quintessential terroir-driven white, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « Pucelles » 2022 expresses the mineral freshness and aromatic precision emblematic of the village. The grapes, sourced from a renowned climat, are pressed slowly to preserve the fruit's brightness and integrity. The élevage, carried out with the precision of a craftsman, lasts 16 à 18 mois en fûts de chêne français, with environ 20 à 25% de bois neuf. This subtle proportion of new oak provides structure and relief without ever masking the site's signature. Patient ageing allows the wine to marry its components majestically, gaining complexity, texture and persistence, achieving a balance that combines intensity and purity.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Clear and luminous, edged with crystalline highlights, the colour signals precise matter and elegant concentration without ostentation, with fine legs that set the tempo of a sovereign texture.
• Nez : Delicately floral, it evokes linden and white blossom, joined by fine pastry, lemon zest and almond paste. With aeration and time, nuances of dried fruit, honeyed biscuit and a subtle syrupy touch reveal themselves, like an aromatic lace of great precision.
• Bouche : Pure, caressing attack, silky concentrated texture and excellent balance between tactile grace and underlying energy. The finish extends long, salivating and vertical, leaving a sensation of fullness and lasting freshness.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Premier Cru at 13°C in large wine glasses to fully unfurl the complexity of its bouquet. Decanting or opening a few minutes before service allows the wine to reach its aromatic peak and ideal breathing. In the cellar, store it protected from temperature fluctuations and light. Its high potentiel de garde, estimated between 8 et 20 ans, promises a captivating evolution towards notes of honey, dried fruit and gentle spices. At each stage of its life, « Pucelles » 2022 reveals a new facet—vibrant, nuanced and ultimately deeply harmonious.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : airy gougères, parmesan tartlets, delicate fish rillettes, for a refined and tasty start.
• Entrées : scallop carpaccio with lemon, fine oysters, white asparagus with mousseline sauce, poached lobster with citrus.
• Plats : sole meunière, roasted turbot, Bresse chicken in cream, morel risotto where the wine's tension answers the dish's creaminess.
• Fromages : mature comté, beaufort, sheep's tomme, whose salinity and length resonate with the noble persistence of the cru.
• Desserts : lightly sweet citrus tart, almond shortbread, where the wine's elegance dialogues with delicate textures.

Moments de dégustation

Le « Pucelles » 2022 du Domaine Joseph Drouhin est le compagnon idéal :

• To celebrate an exceptional dinner where each pairing reveals a new dimension of the cru.
• During a vertical tasting among enthusiasts, to follow the fascinating evolution of this benchmark terroir.
• As a refined gift, a token of the French art de vivre, to mark a precious moment.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : « Pucelles » 2022, Domaine Joseph Drouhin
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Type : White wine, Fine wines
• Climat : Les Pucelles, Premier Cru
• Millésime : 2022
• Vinification : slow pressing, careful élevage to preserve aromatic purity
• Élevage : 16 à 18 mois en fûts de chêne français, environ 20 à 25% de bois neuf
• Profil aromatique : linden, fine pastry, lemon zest, almond paste, then dried fruit and honeyed biscuit with age
• Température de service : 13°C
• Potentiel de garde : 8 à 20 ans selon conditions de conservation
• Producteur : Domaine Joseph Drouhin