Jean Louis Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Perrieres, 2022

The soil in this Premier Cru is made up of marl, chalk and lots of pebbles (from which it derives its name). Water drains freely, so vine roots must go deep to find it, limiting yields and concentrating the wine. Puligny’s hallmark tight stoniness is overlaid by an abundance of juicy fruit and rich texture. The wine has a lifted mineral nose with subtle scents of honeysuckle and almond, certainly endowed with the vigour one expects from this vineyard. The palate is fine, harmonious and svelte on the entry, and demonstrates fine mineral nuance.