Puligny-Montrachet “Les Nosroyes” AOC 2023

Wine Description for Puligny-Montrachet “Les Nosroyes” AOC 2023 by Thomas-Collardot

Character

Puligny-Montrachet is considered one of the most hallowed addresses in the wine world – a village whose name alone awakens expectations. The “Les Nosroyes” from Thomas-Collardot is a village wine in the finest sense: not a Premier Cru flaunting prestige, but a wine that speaks of its soil. With 14.0% vol. it displays the ripeness and warmth of the 2023 vintage, whilst retaining the minerality and tension so characteristic of Puligny. Vinified dry, precise and without compromise.

Terroir & Origin

The Côte de Beaune and particularly the commune of Puligny-Montrachet are blessed with shallow, limestone-rich soils over a foundation of Kimmeridge and Oxfordian limestone – a bedrock that gives Chardonnay an unmistakable chalky texture and depth. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was characterised by warmth and early ripeness, yet where careful work was undertaken, it produced wines of impressive substance and density whilst maintaining vibrant acidity. Les Nosroyes lies in the village area of Puligny – modest in the hierarchy, but certainly not in quality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay in Burgundy is not a grape variety name – it is an attitude. The winery Thomas-Collardot, a small, family-run house in Puligny-Montrachet, stands for artisanal care and respectful treatment of terroir. Ageing takes place traditionally in oak barrels, with the focus on origin rather than the wood itself. The result is a wine of structured elegance – not a showpiece wine, but one that rewards patience.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The combination of richness and freshness makes this wine a versatile table companion. Classic and unbeatable: sole fillet in beurre blanc or lobster with saffron sauce. It also harmonises beautifully with grilled turbot, sweetbreads or a mature Comté. For something simpler: Poulet de Bresse à la crème – that is Burgundy on the plate, just as this wine is Burgundy in the glass.