Presentation
Created in 2003 in Puligny-Montrachet, the estate is managed by Alain Chavy, from a renowned wine-growing family. Following the division of the family estate, he now exploits 10 hectares, mainly in AOC Puligny-Montrachet, with some parcels in Chassagne and Meursault. Cultural practices are thoughtful: sustainable farming, absence of herbicides, manual plowing. Harvesting is done by hand to ensure optimal maturity. The wines are aged in oak barrels with a precise approach that preserves their minerality and tension. Among the flagship cuvées are the Premier Crus Les Folatières and Les Pucelles. What distinguishes the estate: an authentic expression of the great terroirs of Puligny, with wines of great purity and length.
Location
Blend of 5 plots located in Puligny-Montrachet, covering a total of 1.86 hectares.
Terroir
"Les Charmes" lies at the boundary between Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes." The gravelly soils here resemble those of a premier cru, being easy to work and naturally rich. This terroir consistently produces wines with notable richness and a distinctive saline character.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard operations include vine care, treatments, and soil management, adjusted to optimize each plot.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Fermentation in French oak barrels (20% new) for 12 months, followed by 6 months in tank before bottling in mid-February.
Ageing
12 months in barrels (20% new), followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A rich wine with a lovely saline character. The nose is delicate and refined, offering aromas of ripe grapefruit and lemon. Its profile reflects both finesse and depth, driven by the stony minerality of its premier cru-like terroir.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with:
Filet mignon
Grilled or roasted meats
Cheeses: Comté, Cîteaux
Classic dishes: Vol-au-vent, pauchouse (fish stew from the Saône), pike quenelles, ham in cream sauce, Bresse chicken with cream and morels