Presentation
Founded in 1859, Domaine Jean Chartron is a historic reference in Puligny-Montrachet. For five generations, the Chartron family has cultivated one of the most beautiful viticultural heritages of Côte de Beaune, with 14 hectares of vines, mostly classified as Premiers and Grands Crus. The estate has several exceptional monopolies: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Pucelle Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Clos des Chevaliers (monopoly since 1917) Jean-Michel Chartron and his sister Anne-Laure perpetuate reasoned viticulture, with careful soil work and precise vinifications, favoring the pure expression of Chardonnay. The wines stand out for their elegance, mineral tension, and remarkable aging capacity.
Location
Clos de la Pucelle, within the Pucelles appellation, is a family-owned monopole. Thanks to its enclosing walls, sunlight reflection ensures a consistently stable temperature.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Natural grass cover from post-harvest until late March. Composting and organo-mineral amendments applied in late autumn to early winter. Poussard pruning from replanting to optimize sap flow. Light soil scratching, manual hoeing, and inter-row cultivation to clean the base of the vines. Canopy trimmed at 1.30 meters.
Harvest
Manual harvest with selective grape picking.
Winemaking
Fermentation in oak barrels (30% new oak / 70% barrels aged 1 to 5 years).
Ageing
Aged on fine lees for 12 months in oak barrels, followed by 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 90000
Age of vines : 60 ans years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 13–15°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The flinty touch intertwines with the delicate aromatic expression of water flowers—lily and lily of the valley creating a captivating nose. On the palate, the wine opens with crystalline fruit and gains tension from its deep mineral power.
Food pairings
A wine of elegance and minerality, Clos de la Pucelle pairs beautifully with refined, delicate dishes such as:
– Fillet of sole with tarragon butter
– Bresse chicken with a light cream sauce
– Sweetbreads with white truffle
