Domaine Alain Chavy - Puligny-Montrachet

Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Puligny-Montrachet of Domaine Alain Chavy is a white wine from the region of Puligny-Montrachet of Burgundy.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the Puligny-Montrachet from the Domaine Alain Chavy

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Puligny-Montrachet of Domaine Alain Chavy in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Puligny-Montrachet of Domaine Alain Chavy in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, vegetal or melon and sometimes also flavors of straw, chalk or baked apple.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Alain Chavy's Puligny-Montrachet.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Puligny-Montrachet - 2017
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 4.4 1 1 1 1 0
Puligny-Montrachet - 2016
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 4.3 1 1 1 1 0
Puligny-Montrachet - 2015
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 4.3 1 1 1 1 0
Puligny-Montrachet - 2014
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 4.1 1 1 1 1 0
Puligny-Montrachet - 2013
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 4 1 1 1 1 0
Puligny-Montrachet - 2012
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 3.9 1 1 1 1 0
Puligny-Montrachet - 2011
In the top 100 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
Average rating: 4.1 1 1 1 1 0

The best vintages of Puligny-Montrachet from Domaine Alain Chavy are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2005 and 2014.

Informations about the Domaine Alain Chavy

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Puligny-Montrachet in the region of Burgundy
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The Domaine Alain Chavy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Puligny-Montrachet to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 2500 of of France wines
In the top 1500 of of Puligny-Montrachet wines
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The wine region of Puligny-Montrachet

The wine region of Puligny-Montrachet is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coche-Dury or the Domaine Nudant produce mainly wines white, red and other. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Puligny-Montrachet are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Puligny-Montrachet often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lime zest or lychee and sometimes also flavors of orange, coconut or chalk.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

Errazuriz wine photographer of the year revealed

Jon Wyand has been crowned Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year after impressing the judges with his beautiful shot of a Burgundian vineyard worker gathering prunings. The photograph was taken on a crisp winter’s day at Montagne de Corton Hill in the Côte de Beaune. ‘The winning image evokes with stark beauty the reality of wine growing – you are always at the mercy of nature,’ said wine writer Joanna Simon, one of the judges. ‘But there’s an extra element here: is he scruti ...

Master Sommelier Larry Stone explains why he sold Lingua Franca to Constellation Brands

Stone will remain on board as a brand ambassador and adviser to the business he created back in 2012. The winemaking team, spearheaded by Thomas Savre and Burgundian consultant Dominique Lafon, is still in place too. ‘We’re all still there and we’re going to keep making great wine, but we will have better resources,’ Stone told Decanter.com. Stone, a Master Sommelier, purchased the 61 hectares Janzen Farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley on December 31, 2012. He had been working at Evening Land’s a ...

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

The word of the wine: Methuselah

Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).

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