Joseph Drouhin : Puligny-Montrachet Village 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips of the Puligny-Montrachet Village 2022 by Joseph Drouhin

Tasting

Color
The color is pure and luminous, a barely golden white with subtle gleaming reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals delicate aromas of flowering trees and white-fleshed fruits. As it evolves, notes of almond and lightly toasted dried fruits enrich the aromatic palette.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its silky freshness and remarkable persistence. It expresses exceptional aromatic richness, harmoniously blending floral and fruity profiles.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with noble fish in sauce, shellfish, creamy poultry dishes, or aged goat cheeses.

Serving and aging

This Puligny-Montrachet Village 2022 is ideally enjoyed at 13°C. It can be appreciated in its youth but will evolve magnificently until around 2032, with a cellaring potential of up to 10 years.

A Burgundy Chardonnay of remarkable elegance by Joseph Drouhin

The estate

Founded in 1880 in Beaune by Joseph Drouhin, this family-owned Burgundian house now spans two continents with its vineyards in Burgundy and its Oregon estate established in 1987. Véronique Boss-Drouhin, of the fourth generation, contributes to the management of this estate renowned for its biodynamic practices adopted as early as the 1980s. The Joseph Drouhin estate cultivates approximately 100 hectares in Burgundy and stands out for its historical heritage linked to the Resistance and the Hospices de Beaune, combining Burgundian tradition with international innovation.

The vineyard

This Puligny-Montrachet comes from the central part of the Côte de Beaune, in the prestigious Côte des Blancs. The vines flourish on limestone soils composed of a mix of ochre earth and small stones. This appellation takes its name from Pullius, of Roman origin, and added "Montrachet" to its designation in 1879.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes and musts come from partner growers selected according to a strict specification. Hand harvesting is carried out in ventilated crates with meticulous sorting when necessary. Slow pressing of whole clusters in a pneumatic press allows the free-run juice to be separated from the press wine. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in oak barrels with 20% new wood. The aging lasts 14 to 16 months in fine French oak.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay