Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru 'Les Clavoillons' 2022

Originating from France in the Burgundy region, specifically within the premier tier of the Puligny Montrachet appellation in the Cote de Beaune, Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru 'Les Clavoillons' 2022 represents a chiseled, aromatic, and cellaring grade expression of classic Chardonnay. Produced by Domaine Alain Chavy under winemaker Alain Chavy, who manages the estate alongside his family in the heart of Puligny Montrachet, the domain is celebrated for crafting pure, mineral focused white Burgundies with understated oak influence. Sourced from Les Clavoillons (often referred to simply as Clavoillon), a prestigious Premier Cru parcel situated adjacent to Les Pucelles and Les Folatières on well-drained clay and limestone soils, the winemaking philosophy emphasizes hand harvesting, gentle pneumatic pressing, cool native yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, and restrained aging in French oak barrels (approximately 20% to 25% new) to preserve electric acidity, floral elegance, and authentic terroir precision.

Wine Description

The wine presents a luminous, clear pale straw yellow colour with brilliant greenish-gold reflections near the rim. An exquisite, highly complex bouquet opens with noble aromas of lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and white flowers, interwoven with delicate notes of crushed chalk, wet stone, sea spray, toasted almond, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied, precise, and tense, delivering concentrated flavours of citrus oil, crisp orchard fruit, and intense stony minerality, all anchored by a vibrant, mouthwatering spine of natural acidity. Framed by a satiny texture and a focused mid-palate, it concludes with a long, linear finish marked by lingering lemon curd, white pepper, and a persistent flinty limestone grip. Composed of 100% Chardonnay, this 2022 release offers an optimal drinking window of 2027–2038+. Stylistically, it combines the generosity and sun-ripened depth of the 2022 vintage with Alain Chavy's signature mineral raciness, tension, and Puligny elegance.