Puligny Montrachet

Puligny-Montrachet represents Chardonnay at its most ethereal. Where neighboring Meursault offers richness, Puligny delivers precision. These are wines of crystalline clarity, where mineral notes and citrus fruit take precedence over butter and toast. The village's glory is Montrachet itself—a 7.9-hectare Grand Cru shared with Chassagne that has been called the greatest dry white wine on Earth. The name means "bald mountain," referring to the steep, sun-drenched slope where nothing but vines can grow. Chevalier-Montrachet (above) and Bâtard-Montrachet (below) complete the family. What makes Puligny special is its terroir: thin topsoil over pure Bathonian limestone, creating wines of extraordinary tension and length. The best examples start closed and austere, requiring years to reveal their complexity. At maturity, they offer an almost electric minerality alongside white flowers, citrus, and stone fruit. The village also contains exceptional Premier Crus, with Les Pucelles, Les Folatières, and Clavoillon offering a more accessible route into Puligny's elegance.