Jean Chartron : Puligny-Montrachet Village 2021

Tasting characteristics and tips for the 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Village by Jean Chartron

Tasting

Color
The color is bright and crystalline.

Nose
The nose reveals intense freshness.

Palate
The attack is broad and generous, offering an immediate and rich expression.

Food and wine pairings

This great white wine from Bourgogne pairs perfectly with delicate fish, shellfish, and soft cheeses.

Serving and aging potential

Ideally served between 13 and 15°C, this wine can be cellared until around 2029.

The Burgundian style of a great white signed by Jean Chartron

The estate

Founded in 1859 by Jean-Edouard Dupard, former cooper and mayor of Puligny-Montrachet, the Domaine Jean Chartron cultivates 14.5 hectares across 23 Burgundian appellations. Renowned for its expertise in Premier Cru and Grand Cru White wines, the estate is managed by Jean-Michel and Anne-Laure Chartron, representing the fifth generation of the family.

The vineyard

This Puligny-Montrachet wine comes from vines planted on the clay-limestone soils typical of the appellation, giving the wine a sought-after minerality among the best White wines from Bourgogne.

Winemaking and aging

This Puligny-Montrachet Village is vinified entirely in oak barrels, 20% new and 80% aged 1 to 5 years. Fine lees aging lasts 10 months in barrel, complemented by 4 months in tank to refine the wine's balance.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.