Puligny-Montrachet „Les Reuchaux“ AOC 2022

Wine Description for Puligny-Montrachet „Les Reuchaux“ AOC 2022 by Henri & Gilles Buisson

Character

Henri & Gilles Buisson are among those artisanal winemakers who work in Puligny-Montrachet discreetly, yet with impressive consistency. Their „Les Reuchaux“ from the 2022 vintage embodies the classical elegance of this prestigious appellation, without submitting to the dictates of opulence. It is a wine that places precision above power – an approach that gains significance in times of climatic change.

Terroir & Origin

Puligny-Montrachet stands synonymous with the pinnacle of white Burgundy. The vineyard site „Les Reuchaux“ is situated on the characteristic limestone-rich soils of the Côte de Beaune, which impart to Chardonnay that mineral tension for which these wines are revered worldwide. The 2022 vintage presented itself in Burgundy as challenging yet ultimately of high quality, with a natural freshness that grants the wines vitality and ageing potential. The maritime continental climate with its cool nights preserves the aromatic finesse.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay reveals its noblest facet on the limestone soils of Puligny-Montrachet: taut, mineral-driven, with a texture reminiscent of polished stone. The Buissons work with a restrained hand, allowing terroir to take precedence. The moderate alcohol content of 13% points to balance, to wines that wish to impress not through extraction but through clarity and length. The vinification presumably follows traditional Burgundian principles: gentle pressing, natural yeasts, oak ageing without dominance.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this provenance calls for substantial seafood: scallops in brown butter, langoustines or turbot with champagne sauce. It also harmonises beautifully with poultry in cream sauce, sweetbreads or a mature Comté. The mineral structure accommodates oysters equally well, whilst the substance masters more robust preparations.