Puligny-Montrachet „Au Paupillot“ AOC 2022

Wine Description for Puligny-Montrachet „Au Paupillot“ AOC 2022 from Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Character

The Puligny-Montrachet „Au Paupillot“ embodies that crystalline precision and mineral depth for which the village of Puligny-Montrachet is renowned worldwide. Clos du Moulin aux Moines, a smaller, artisanally-run estate, interprets the „Au Paupillot“ vineyard site with restraint and respect for the terroir. The 2022 vintage brought to Burgundy, following a warm summer, an elegant balance between freshness and ripeness – a wine of subtle power that does not impose itself, but rather unfolds.

Terroir & Origin

The „Au Paupillot“ vineyard lies at the southern edge of the Puligny-Montrachet commune, on calcareous soils with a high proportion of white marl. This geological structure gives these wines their characteristic tension and minerality. Puligny-Montrachet is regarded as the epicentre of great white Burgundy wines – here Chardonnay achieves an expressiveness that places finesse above opulence. The continental climate with cool nights preserves the natural acidity structure that gives these wines longevity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay shows perhaps its most refined face in Puligny: less opulent than in Meursault, tighter and more precise. Clos du Moulin aux Moines works traditionally, likely with ageing in oak barrels, where the use of wood remains discreet and does not overpower the fruit. The moderate alcohol content of 13% Vol. speaks to a conscious harvest focused on freshness rather than concentration. The dry style underscores the purity of origin – here it is about precision, not effect.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Puligny-Montrachet calls for dishes of similar elegance: scallops with beurre blanc, turbot or Dover sole, lobster in restrained preparation. Classically it harmonises with poultry in cream sauce, sweetbreads or a mature Comté. The mineral structure also pairs well with oysters, whilst the substance stands up to richer fish dishes.