Puligny-Montrachet „Les Reuchaux“ AOC 2023

Wine Description for Puligny-Montrachet „Les Reuchaux“ AOC 2023 by Henri & Gilles Buisson

Character

Henri & Gilles Buisson belong to those conscientious winemakers in Puligny-Montrachet who tend the heritage of their appellation with respect and precision. Their „Les Reuchaux“ 2023 embodies the classical elegance of a Village Chardonnay from this legendary commune – without the opulence of some Grand Crus, but with that mineral clarity and finesse that make Puligny-Montrachet so unmistakable. At 13% alcohol, the wine presents itself balanced and approachable, free from any over-extraction.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site „Les Reuchaux“ lies in the Village area of Puligny-Montrachet, that commune which stands like no other for tense white wines. The chalky soils of the Côte de Beaune shape here a style that oscillates between citrus freshness and stony minerality. The 2023 vintage brought classical conditions back to Burgundy after several challenging years – cool enough for acidity structure, warm enough for physiological ripeness. Buisson’s vineyards benefit from their exposed position on the slope, which guarantees optimal drainage and sun exposure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay in Puligny-Montrachet is the reference for Burgundian white wine par excellence. The Buissons work traditionally: hand harvesting, careful pressing, ageing presumably in barrels with moderate new oak, so as not to mask the fruit. Their philosophy aims at transparency and site fidelity – the wine should speak, not the cellar. The result is a Chardonnay that displays the typical tension between fruit and minerality, without falling into fashionable extremes.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Puligny calls for dishes that respect its finesse: scallops with butter and lemon, lobster or langoustines, roasted turbot, poultry in cream sauce or a mature Comté. The wine’s minerality harmonises wonderfully with oysters and seafood, whilst the subtle creaminess can also accompany risotto with truffle or poached chicken. A wine for the discerning, yet unpretentious table.