Crafted by Maison Louis Jadot, a prestigious Burgundy house founded in 1859, the 2023 Puligny-Montrachet is a pure Chardonnay sourced from multiple vineyard parcels within the Puligny-Montrachet appellation in the Côte de Beaune, featuring limestone-rich soils with marl and clay that contribute to the wine’s elegance and minerality. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented in French oak barrels (approximately one-third new) with spontaneous fermentation to enhance complexity. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and is aged for 14-16 months in barrel, balancing fruit purity with subtle oak influence. This approach, aligned with Jadot’s ongoing transition to organic viticulture, captures the 2023 vintage’s combination of vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit, resulting in a wine that exemplifies Puligny-Montrachet’s signature finesse and structure.
Tasting Notes
This Puligny-Montrachet displays a pale gold hue with aromas of lemon curd, white peach, and acacia blossom, accented by hints of flint, almond, and brioche. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and precise, offering flavors of citrus, green apple, and subtle hazelnut, supported by crisp acidity, a silky texture, and a long, mineral-driven finish with saline undertones.
Awards and Accolades
The 2023 Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet earned 89-91 points from Burghound, with Allen Meadows praising its elegant nose of white orchard fruit, citrus, and floral notes, along with its refined, detailed palate and lingering finish.
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 10-12°C after brief chilling to accentuate its aromatic finesse. Enjoy now for its vibrant, youthful character or cellar until 2032 to develop enhanced layers of honey, spice, and minerality. A distinguished representation of Puligny-Montrachet’s village-level excellence.
Technical Details
- Alcohol: 13% ABV
- Residual Sugar: <1 g/L
- Closure: Cork
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