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
Two plots in the village of Puligny-Montrachet, covering 11 ouvrées (approximately 0.47 ha).
Terroir
East-facing vineyards located above the 1er Cru "Les Folatières", enclosed by hedgerows. The soil here is reddish, very stony, and shallow only about 20 cm deep before reaching the bedrock.
In the vineyard
Careful vineyard management including treatments and soil work tailored to this stony and exposed site.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Fermentation in French oak barrels (25% new) for 12 months, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottling takes place in mid-February.
Ageing
12 months in oak barrels (25% new) + 6 months in tank.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The nose is initially reserved, offering notes of ripe peach with thick skin. The fruit profile is ripe and gentle at first, gaining intensity and presence as the wine evolves in the glass. The finish reveals increasing depth and grip, highlighting the tension and mineral structure of this terroir.
Food pairings
This wine is perfectly suited to refined cuisine:
Bresse chicken in sauce
Sautéed veal with mushrooms
Foie gras
Lobster and langoustine
Saltwater fish
Cheeses: Goat cheese, Reblochon, Brie de Meaux