Jean Chartron : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Clos du Cailleret" 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos du Cailleret" 2025 by Jean Chartron

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with delicate floral notes reminiscent of acacia and chamomile. At its core, subtle hints of liquorice enrich this olfactory palette.

Palate
Combining richness and minerality, the palate stands out for its beautiful tension, which broadens with aeration. The balanced structure reveals liquorice and saline nuances, offering a mouthfeel that is both ample and straight.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs wonderfully with noble fish such as turbot or sole with beurre blanc, as well as with shellfish such as lobster. It also enhances roasted poultry, mushroom risottos, or cooked pressed cheeses such as Comté.

Serving and cellaring

To reveal the full complexity of this 2025 vintage, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 11 and 13 °C. Decanting for half an hour to an hour before tasting is advised. Endowed with a beautiful structure, this wine is perfectly suited for extended cellaring.

The richness and mineral tension of a Premier Cru from Puligny-Montrachet

The estate

Founded in 1859 by the cooper Jean-Edouard Dupard, the Jean Chartron estate is a historic figure of Burgundy. Located at the heart of the village of Puligny-Montrachet, the property extends over 14.5 hectares of vines. Today, the fifth generation, embodied by Jean-Michel and Anne-Laure Chartron, watches over this heritage. Renowned for its high standards and discretion, the family perpetuates traditional expertise while embracing environmentally respectful viticulture, perfectly illustrating the identity of Côte de Beaune wines.

The vineyard

The Clos du Cailleret terroir is an exclusive monopoly of the estate, located on the hillsides of the Puligny-Montrachet appellation. The vines thrive on clay-limestone soils, which give the wine its distinctive mineral signature. The vineyard is managed according to the principles of organic farming, without certification, with meticulous soil work and entirely manual harvests to preserve the quality of the berries.

Winemaking and aging

For this wine, fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels, 30% of which are new. The wine then benefits from extended aging on fine lees for twelve months, enhancing its aromatic complexity. Finally, around four months of refinement in vats perfects the balance of the cuvée before bottling.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).