Jean Chartron : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Vieilles Vignes" 2021

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Vieilles Vignes" 2021 by Jean Chartron

Tasting

Color
The bouquet reveals a Blend of Premier Cru wines emphasizing a mineral and stony character. Floral and vegetal notes unfold with aeration.

Palate
The texture is distinguished by its firmness and pronounced chalky character.

Food and wine pairings

This Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Vieilles Vignes" pairs perfectly with fine sauced fish dishes, notably a cod loin with beurre blanc. It also complements refined poultry such as chicken or turkey prepared with finesse.

Serving and cellaring

This wine is ideally served between 13 and 15 °C. Its optimal drinking window extends from around 2023 to 2030, allowing appreciation of its development and aging potential.

A white Burgundy Premier Cru with pronounced mineral characteristics

The estate

Established in 1859 by Jean-Edouard Dupard, the Domaine Jean Chartron spans 14.5 hectares on the prestigious terroir of Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy. The family estate, now managed by Jean-Michel and Anne-Laure Chartron in the fifth generation, covers 23 appellations including Grand and Premier Crus. Exclusively dedicated to Chardonnay white wines, the estate favors early harvests and terroir-respecting aging, establishing itself among the references of the Côte de Beaune.

The vineyard

The parcels of this Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Vieilles Vignes" lie on the clay-limestone soils characteristic of the appellation. These exceptional terroirs give the wine its distinctive mineral signature and its capacity for pure expression of Burgundian Chardonnay.

Winemaking and aging

Winemaking is carried out entirely in oak barrels, with 25 % new barrels and 75 % barrels that have been used for one to five vintages. Fine lees aging continues for 12 months in barrel, followed by 4 months in tank, allowing the texture to be refined and preserving the freshness of the wine.

Grape variety

This Premier Cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay.