Awards/Ratings

Notable scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~92; Wine Spectator ~91–92; Burghound ~91. (2011 vintage, various critics)

Tasting Note

Green-gold Puligny with white flowers, lemon, apple, wet stone and toasted hazelnut. Powerful, concentrated mid-palate, brisk acidity and saline minerality; long, elegant, toasted-oak finish.

Food Pairing

Western: grilled or pan-seared scallops, lobster, beurre blanc sea bass, roast chicken with mushrooms, mushroom risotto. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, delicate sashimi/sushi, light Thai coconut fish curry.

Production Method

Biodynamic farming, hand-harvested grapes, pneumatic pressing (whole berries), 17–18 months élevage in oak with ~25–30% new oak.

Vineyard Info

Domaine d'Auvenay (Lalou Bize-Leroy) – small, biodynamic domaine famed for low yields and top Chardonnay parcels including premier and grand crus. Cult reputation and meticulous viticulture.