Joseph Drouhin : Puligny-Montrachet Village 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet Village 2024

Tasting

Colour
The wine displays a pale gold hue, enhanced by brilliant highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with delicate notes of white flowers and peach, harmoniously complemented by hints of citrus zest and a subtle touch of nutmeg.

Palate
Ample and satiny, the palate is both refined and elegant. Medium- to full-bodied, it offers a silky texture and lovely mineral tension, stretching into a persistent finish.

Serving and ageing

For optimal enjoyment, this Puligny-Montrachet Village 2024 is best served at around 13°C. Although it is crafted to be enjoyed in its youth, this white wine has the ageing potential to develop favourably until around 2034.

The finesse and elegance of a white wine from Puligny-Montrachet

The estate

Founded in Beaune in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin has established itself as a leading name in Burgundy. Originally a négociant house, it gradually built up a vast estate that now covers nearly 100 hectares, stretching from Chablis to the Mâconnais. A pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture since the late 1980s, the estate is currently run by the fourth generation of the family: Frédéric, Philippe, Véronique and Laurent Drouhin. Together, they carry on a family expertise centred on the constant pursuit of elegance and the authentic expression of terroir.

The vineyard

Located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, the Puligny-Montrachet appellation lies on limestone terroir that is ideal for vine growth. The soils, composed of a stony matrix mixed with ochre clays, ensure excellent drainage while allowing the vines to root deeply. The plots are planted at high density, which promotes concentration in the berries. True to its environmental philosophy, the estate follows biodynamic principles, including ploughing by horse and the use of natural composts, to preserve the vitality of this emblematic terroir.

Vinification and ageing

The making of this Puligny-Montrachet Village 2024 begins with meticulous hand harvesting. The whole bunches undergo very slow pneumatic pressing to extract the purest juice, followed by natural settling by gravity. Fermentation starts spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then transferred directly into French oak barrels made from wood air-dried for three years. Ageing lasts around 12 months, with light lees stirring and a moderate proportion of new barrels to preserve the brightness of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.