Domaine Jean Chartron

Puligny Montrachet

93/100, Decanter: This admirable flagship is a genuine 'cuvee ronde that blends grapes from all parts of the village to mirror the essence of Puligny. The domaine owns seven ouvrees, and they augment the volume with exchanges for their premier cru grapes. Lieux-dits include Derriere la Velle and Les Levrons (domaine) and La Rue aux Vaches and Voittes (exchange). The result has a bright lemony fruit with a suggestion of ripe nectarine and hazelnut. The fresh acidity balances this forward fruit to deliver a wine that will drink well young but is also suited to mid-term cellaring.