Domaine Matrot : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chalumeaux" 2023

The mineral finesse of a Bourgogne Premier Cru white wine by Domaine Matrot

The Estate
Le Domaine Matrot has been part of a long winemaking tradition in Meursault, carried on for six generations. Today, Adèle and Elsa Matrot have joined their parents at the head of the family estate. Together, they bring fresh dynamism while honoring the heritage they received. Since their first joint vintage in 2016, the two sisters have been committed to revealing the identity of each terroir and each vintage with precision and rigor.
A pioneer in sustainable viticulture as early as 1976 thanks to Thierry Matrot, the estate extended this approach across its entire 24 hectares in the early 2000s. The Domaine Matrot is now celebrated for its precise and profound wines, crafted for excellent aging potential.

The Vineyard
The Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru "Les Chalumeaux" comes from vines averaging 25 years of age. They are planted on an east-facing slope with limestone soil mixed with marl. This stony terroir, typical of the appellation, contributes to the wine’s mineral tension and aromatic precision.

Winemaking and aging
The grapes, hand-harvested, are pressed as whole clusters. After a 24-hour settling, the must is racked off its lees and then filled into barrels. Alcoholic fermentation takes place with native yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged on its lees for 15 months in one- to three-year-old oak barrels. An additional month in tank precedes bottling to refine its balance.

Blend
100% Chardonnay

Tasting tips for the 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru "Les Chalumeaux" from Domaine Matrot

Tasting
Color
Beautiful pale yellow color with golden highlights.

Nose
Intense and precise, the nose reveals elegant floral aromas mingled with notes of dried fruits and roasted hazelnut.

Palate
The palate is structured, ample, and marked by lovely tension. The typical minerality of the terroir harmonizes with buttery and lightly toasted notes.

Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs ideally with grilled fish, creamy white meats, or noble shellfish such as lobster.

Serving and cellaring
Decant in its youth to reveal its full complexity. Serve at 12-13 °C. To be enjoyed by around 2034.