"Aidan Bell, DBM
"Lovely lime, white fruit nose with super definition and some peachy ripeness that lends weight to the palate. This needs decanting if drunk young but will be lovely in 6 to 8 months time as the fruit develops and builds on the palate, can happily be held in the cellar for 5 or more years. Excellent length and finesse."
Jasper Morris MW, insideburgundy.com
The two opposing slopes of Nantoux are blended here. A slightly fuller colour and more complete bouquet, without the slight kick of sulphur. Slightly more depth of fruit, a juicy aspect and a little succulence. Good grip to finish. Drink from 2024""
Jean Chartron is the 5th generation to manage his family domaine, founded in 1859, and the past decade has seen a resurgence in the quality of wine being produced here. With 14 hectares, including Grand Cru’s and 1er Cru Monopole vineyards, they are an important vineyard proprietor in Puligny and Jean-Michel and his sister Anne-Laure are consistently producing outstanding wines.
The vines for this excellent value Chardonnay are 50 years old, predominantly from the Bois Guillemain vineyard in the village of Nantoux, just above Volnay. The wine is 100% barrel fermented, matured on fine lees for 8 months and then allowed to knit in tank for a further 3 months prior to bottling.
