Alain Chavy
Domaine Alain Chavy (Puligny-Montrachet) Quite simply, this is enlivening white Burgundy from one of the most humble winemakers in Burgundy. The Chavy family have been in Puligny for over 200 years, although they have only been bottling their own wine, rather than selling to negociants, since 1986. Alain owns an impressive collection of 1er Cru Puligny vineyards and you’ll find that each speaks uniquely of its terroir.
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(3x75cl) 2017Vinous (93-95)
The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, which is as usual, an exchange with Jean-Michel Chartron, has a crisp and precise bouquet with touches of yellow flower and crushed stone complementing the citrus fruit. The palate is very well balanced with beautifully integrated oak (one-year old rather than new), leading to a precise, almost Meursault-like finish. Superb.Inc. TAX€1,963.84 -
Inc. TAX€579.34 -
(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (89-91)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Clavoillons 1er Cru is very closed and unresponsive on the nose, missing a little energy compared to the more expressive Champ Gains. The palate is much better thanks to a taut line of acidity and its harmony. It offers delicate touches of citrus peel, apricot and orange pith. The 30% new oak is nicely integrated and it gently fans out on the finish. Fingers crossed that the aromatics will open once in bottle, so give it two or three years to settle.Inc. TAX€156.24 -
(1x75cl) 2020Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet les Clavoillons 1er Cru has a primal, grapefruit and lemon zest-scented nose. The palate is taut and crisp, shows a little more terroir than the Champ Gains with a nicely composed and elegant finish. This should age well in bottle.Inc. TAX€125.33 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a very mineral driven bouquet, fresh but sharing some of the Zen-like characteristic that I discerned on the 2019. The palate is taut and fresh with a fine bead of acidity. Very harmonious, poised with a superb saline "tang" that pops up on the finish. Still, it needs a few years to cohere in bottle but it will be worth the wait. Needs cellaring.Inc. TAX€1,527.07 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Slightly the deepest in colour and the richest nose of the four premier crus. Some lemon notes and light plum, then white fruit. This has the most assured texture of the four. Good grip, as Clive Coates would have said, stretching out very nicely in a fine long finish.Inc. TAX€754.32 -
Inc. TAX€476.14 -
(1x75cl) 2021Vinous (87-89)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Village has a light but attractive nose, with white peach and Anjou pear scents. The palate is well balanced with a pleasant chalky texture, a taut line of acidity with a citric finish. Just a tiny bit of shrillness, it should match with some fruits de mer with style.Inc. TAX€134.34 -
(1x75cl) 2018Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet les Charmes comes from two parcels. Often one of the hidden gems from Chavy’s range, this has a delightful bouquet that displays much more delineation and mineralité compared to the Village Cru. The palate is very well balanced with a pretty, slightly peachy opening and subtle spicy notes. This is not a complex Puligny, but it is very harmonious, with impressive persistence on the brioche-tinged finish. Recommended.Inc. TAX€140.22 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes has a fragrant bouquet with apricot, candle wax and light saffron aromas that are already very seductive. The palate is well balanced with good weight, though oddly I find a little more elegance on the Puligny Village comparing the two side-by-side. Hopefully it will gain a little more complexity once in bottle.Inc. TAX€143.95 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet les Charmes is matured in 20% new oak. It has a reserved bouquet with light grass clipping and malic scents, a touch of lime. The palate is balanced but straightforward, modest depth, quite saline on the entry with just the right amount of bitter lemon towards the finish and a saline aftertaste.Inc. TAX€121.15 -
(6x75cl) 2022Inc. TAX€538.87
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(3x75cl) 2017
Vinous (93-95)
The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, which is as usual, an exchange with Jean-Michel Chartron, has a crisp and precise bouquet with touches of yellow flower and crushed stone complementing the citrus fruit. The palate is very well balanced with beautifully integrated oak (one-year old rather than new), leading to a precise, almost Meursault-like finish. Superb.In Bond€1,625.00 -
In Bond€459.00
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(1x75cl) 2017
Vinous (89-91)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Clavoillons 1er Cru is very closed and unresponsive on the nose, missing a little energy compared to the more expressive Champ Gains. The palate is much better thanks to a taut line of acidity and its harmony. It offers delicate touches of citrus peel, apricot and orange pith. The 30% new oak is nicely integrated and it gently fans out on the finish. Fingers crossed that the aromatics will open once in bottle, so give it two or three years to settle.In Bond€127.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet les Clavoillons 1er Cru has a primal, grapefruit and lemon zest-scented nose. The palate is taut and crisp, shows a little more terroir than the Champ Gains with a nicely composed and elegant finish. This should age well in bottle.In Bond€101.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a very mineral driven bouquet, fresh but sharing some of the Zen-like characteristic that I discerned on the 2019. The palate is taut and fresh with a fine bead of acidity. Very harmonious, poised with a superb saline "tang" that pops up on the finish. Still, it needs a few years to cohere in bottle but it will be worth the wait. Needs cellaring.In Bond€1,225.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Slightly the deepest in colour and the richest nose of the four premier crus. Some lemon notes and light plum, then white fruit. This has the most assured texture of the four. Good grip, as Clive Coates would have said, stretching out very nicely in a fine long finish.In Bond€608.00 -
In Bond€373.00
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(1x75cl) 2021
Vinous (87-89)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Village has a light but attractive nose, with white peach and Anjou pear scents. The palate is well balanced with a pleasant chalky texture, a taut line of acidity with a citric finish. Just a tiny bit of shrillness, it should match with some fruits de mer with style.In Bond€108.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet les Charmes comes from two parcels. Often one of the hidden gems from Chavy’s range, this has a delightful bouquet that displays much more delineation and mineralité compared to the Village Cru. The palate is very well balanced with a pretty, slightly peachy opening and subtle spicy notes. This is not a complex Puligny, but it is very harmonious, with impressive persistence on the brioche-tinged finish. Recommended.In Bond€113.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes has a fragrant bouquet with apricot, candle wax and light saffron aromas that are already very seductive. The palate is well balanced with good weight, though oddly I find a little more elegance on the Puligny Village comparing the two side-by-side. Hopefully it will gain a little more complexity once in bottle.In Bond€116.00 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet les Charmes is matured in 20% new oak. It has a reserved bouquet with light grass clipping and malic scents, a touch of lime. The palate is balanced but straightforward, modest depth, quite saline on the entry with just the right amount of bitter lemon towards the finish and a saline aftertaste.In Bond€97.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond€425.00
