Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres from Domaine Alain Chavy represents some of the most elegant and refined white Burgundy produced in the world. Sourced from the prestigious Les Folatieres vineyard, one of Puligny Montrachet's most revered Premier Cru climats, this wine reflects the unique combination of limestone-rich soils, ideal sun exposure, and meticulous Burgundian viticulture that together create some of the finest expressions of Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune.
Alain Chavy is part of a lineage of skilled Burgundian growers whose family heritage and deep connection to terroir inform every stage of production. Through careful low-intervention winemaking techniques focusing on site expression over overt oak influence this Puligny Montrachet displays a sublime balance of purity, structure, and aromatic complexity. It is the type of wine that demands attention not only for its pedigree, but for the way it evolves in the glass and on the palate.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Radiant pale gold with glimmers of green—a sign of youthful energy and precision.
Nose:
Expressive and layered, with enticing aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and lemon zest nuanced by hints of hazelnut, sea spray minerality, and delicate brioche from subtle barrel influence.
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied with a fine, silky texture that speaks of true Burgundian finesse. Flavours of lemon curd, ripe pear, white flowers, and crushed stone minerality meld seamlessly, supported by vibrant acidity and a gently chalky backbone.
Finish:
Long, precise, and persistent, with lingering notes of citrus brightness, mineral clarity, and refined spice that echo the wine’s complexity and structure.
