2022 Jean-Louis Chavy Puligny Montrachet Champs Gains Premier Cru, Burgundy

The estate of Gerard Chavy was split into 2 separate estates by his sons, Jean-Louis Chavy, and Alain Chavy following the retirement of Gerard around 2005. We import the wines from Jean-Louis who has built a spacious brand new wine-making facility and a deep temperature controlled cellar at the bottom of the village where Jean-Louis can work comfortably without needing to move the wines in his cool temperature controlled cellar. Paul Chavy (son of Jean-Louis) has been working at the estate since pre-covid and has begun his own range of wines (both red and white) from purchased fruit from Saint Aubin up as far as Gevrey Chambertin.

Vinification is classic with whole bunch pressing and 24 hours of settling with temperature control and only natural yeasts used for fermentation. Jean-Louis has not used any battonage on any cuvees for some years now. The average age of vines at this estate is impressive with most vineyards now aged between 30 to 50 years old though some in Folatieres and Clavoillons amongst the oldest planted in 1952.

For the elevage of the wines the use of new oak is restrained with the village Puligny seeing only 15% new oak and the 1er cru’s just 25%. Recent years have seen a move towards 350 litre barrels for ageing to have less oak influence. Unfortunately there are no Grand cru vineyards among his holdings, however his 1er cru’s are located very close to some of the best vineyards in the heart of Puligny.

Terroir speaks clearly at this estate with the wines essentially being made in similar fashion allowing the differences in soil and exposure to speak in each wine. Jean-Louis’ wines are effortless and unforced showing fine fruit purity and crystal clear terroir definition for each 1er cru. Now with his son Paul is now working full time at the estate following his winemaking studies and the extra pair of hands in the vineyard and the cellar shows in even greater precision and clarity with each wine. These are wines of classic style that age and develop gracefully. Quantities are always very limited and these wines sell out very quickly on arrival.

Experience the elegance and complexity of Jean-Louis Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gains Premier Cru, a standout Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most prestigious appellations. This Premier Cru wine offers vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors, beautifully balanced with notes of minerality and a subtle oak influence. The wine’s crisp acidity and refined structure make it perfect for pairing with seafood, fine poultry dishes, and gourmet cuisine.

Crafted by Jean-Louis Chavy, a respected winemaker deeply rooted in Puligny-Montrachet, this Premier Cru Chardonnay reflects the unique terroir of the Champs Gains vineyard, known for its limestone-rich soils and ideal exposure. Whether you’re a lover of fine Burgundy wines or exploring the world of Premier Cru Chardonnay, Jean-Louis Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gains is a must-try for those who appreciate the pinnacle of white Burgundy.