From 75 year old vines on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soil. Butteaux is a sub-climate of 1er Cru Montmains. A chalky soil mixed with clay gives this left bank 1er Cru richness.

From two parcels, both north-facing, very near to 1er Cru Montmains. Fermented and aged in tank. Juicy mandarine and stoney on the palate.

From two parcels: one near Blanchots, and the other near Valmur.

Courgis is from a single vineyard planted in 1937 on the left bank with clay topsoil on top of Kimmeridgian limestone bedrock. It’s typically the most weighty (think ripe, juicy pit fruit) of the Terroir wines. Fermented and aged in tank and 20% barrels.

The aristocrat! From 35 year-old vines grown in Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soil, on the right bank of the Serein River with western exposure.

From vines planted in 1956 that are located on the plateau. Fermented and aged in neutral barrels. This site tends to give wines that are rich and bold. Patrick has learned over the years how to work with the site, taming the richness and getting nice grapefruit pith notes to balance the wine. It’s...

The wine is made from a blend of several different vineyards: Les Communes, Les Saules and Les Bossières. The soils of these parcels are all very similar- clay and lime mixed with marl- and all enjoy a full eastern exposure. The average age of the vines is about 50 years old. 1000% whole-cluster...

A top "climat" of Meursault. The vines are twenty-five to sixty years old. Fermented and aged in demi-muids on the lees (no stirring) for twelve months.

This parcel is 1/4 of a hectare, planted in 1956 and 1994. Fermented and aged in demi-muids on the lees (no stirring) for twelve months.

This parcel is 1/4 of a hectare, planted in 1956 and 1994. Fermented and aged in demi-muids on the lees (no stirring) for twelve months.  

From a half hectare plot planted in 1972 and 1995. Fermented in open vats for 25-30 days and aged in barrel (20% new) for 12 months.  

A tiny plot planted in 1967. Aged for 12 months in barrels (20% new) and another three-four months in tank.  

From 0.1020 hectare. Vines planted in 1982.Fermentation in oak barrels (30% new barrels). Aged on fine lees for 12 months and 6 months in vats.

From two parcels– Les Vireuils, planted in 1998, and Les Crotots, planted in 1925, 1926, 1992 and 2001- fermented and aged in demi-muids on the lees (no stirring) for 12 months. Floral and rich with nice acidity and a salty finish.  

A new parcel for Alain Chavy, Puligny Montrachet “Les Charmes” is a lieu-dit with 30 year-old vines that borders the Meursault 1er Cru Charmes. Chavy’s style emphasizes precision and laser-like acidity. The Charmes has notably rich fruit and great energy.

From two parcels, one near Meursault and the other near Puligny-Montrachet. Aged for 12 months in barrel and 7 months in tank before bottling.

Alain Chavy and his son, Corantin are purchasing fruit from the village of Macon-Chardonnay and making the wine in their cellar in Puligny-Montrachet. 2023 is their inaugural vintage. There are 27 villages in the Macon that have the right to attach their village names to their bottling, indicating...

Perhaps one of the most saught-after 1er Cru as it borders Batard and Bienvenues-Batard just to the north. 

Four parcels—Cras, Poisots, Saussilles and Vaumuriens—totaling 3 acres with the vines averaging 54 years old.

100% Chardonnay. Considered by Jean Manciat to be his best site, Franclieu is an east-facing parcel of 30-35-year-old vines on a stony slope featuring clay-limestone soils. As for all Manciat wines, whole clusters are harvested by hand, pressed directly and fermented with natural yeasts. The wine...