Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Alain Chavy
Label Name:
 
Puligny M. 1er Cru les Champs Gains
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.9%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Pneumatic pressing, cold settling, fermentation and élevage in French oak (c.25–35% new), malolactic fermentation, minimal bâtonnage; aged ~12 months in barrel.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
12-13
Tasting Note:
 
Lemon curd, pineapple and pear with saline minerality, subtle toasted oak and crisp citrus acidity. Elegant, medium–full body with fine persistence and a stony finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled scallops, buttered lobster, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses. Asian: sashimi or sushi, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger & spring onion, Cantonese poached chicken.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Alain Chavy (est. 2003) farms 17 acres in Puligny; family-owned parcels include older vines in Les Champs Gains (planted ~1958–62). Small production and deep underground cellar.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous (Neal Martin) ~91; The Wine Advocate (William Kelley) ~89; critics note 25–35% new oak (2018)