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Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de La Garenne 2023

Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de La Garenne 2023

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White Peach, Lemon Blossom, and Crystalline Puligny Elegance

The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos de la Garenne" is a beautifully focused, silky, and aristocratic white Burgundy from an exceptional Premier Cru walled enclave. Perched high on the mid-slope near the top of the appellation, it unfurls with alluring aromas of ripe white peach, lemon zest, white lily blossom, toasted almonds, and crushed limestone minerality. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, satiny, and vibrant, balancing concentrated white orchard fruit with laser-like acidity and a long, saline-mineral finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full-Bodied, Satiny & Refined ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
AcidityC hiseled & Mineral-Driven ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak barrels with ~25% new oak) ●●●●●

Terroir & Winemaking

  • The Historic Clos de la Garenne Terroir: Situated high on the slope within the larger "Folatières" climat, "Clos de la Garenne" is a historic walled vineyard featuring shallow, stony limestone soils above the marl band. The high elevation and cool breezes preserve bright, chiseled natural acidity while conferring exceptional floral elegance and mineral precision to the Chardonnay.
  • Masterful Drouhin Craftsmanship: Cultivated organically and biodynamically, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented slowly with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels (~25% new). Aged for 12 to 15 months, the wine showcases Maison Joseph Drouhin's signature style of purity, restraint, and terroir transparency.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed Premier Cru vines in Puligny-Montrachet.
  • A radiant 2023 release packed with white peach, lemon zest, white lily, toasted almond, and crushed limestone minerality.
  • Crafted by Maison Joseph Drouhin, offering 10 to 15+ years of graceful cellar potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale golden-straw with luminous greenish-yellow reflections.
  • Nose: Perfumed, pure, and refined. It opens with aromas of ripe white peach, lemon peel, and yellow apple, layered with white lily blossom, toasted almonds, fresh pastry, and crushed chalk.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and satiny. The entry brings a concentrated wave of orchard fruit sap that glides across a focused mid-palate, propelled by chiseled acidity into a long, saline-mineral finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 11–13°C to allow its delicate floral aromatics and mineral texture to shine.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant helps open its complex layers if drinking young. Best enjoyed through 2038+.
  • Western Pairing: Seared sea scallops, butter-poached lobster, sole meunière, or roasted Bresse chicken.
  • Asian Pairing: Steamed grouper with ginger and scallions, braised abalone, butter-fried king prawns, or Hainanese chicken rice.

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