2023 Bernard Dugat-Py Champ Gain Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy

A new domaine parcel, the 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain unfurls in the glass with aromas of pear and citrus fruit mingled with white flowers and hazelnuts. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and succulent, it's seamless and elegant, with lively acids and a saline finish.  Jan 31, 2025

92-94 points William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

High above Puligny Montrachet, the limestone slopes of Champ Gain produce Chardonnay with an irresistible combination of finesse, tension and quiet power. This elevated Premier Cru vineyard enjoys cooler conditions that preserve freshness while allowing beautifully concentrated fruit to develop. Although the Dugat-Py family made its name with extraordinary Gevrey Chambertin reds, Bernard and his son Loïc have also established a reputation for rare, meticulously crafted white Burgundies. Tiny production makes these bottles especially desirable among collectors.

Pale straw gold with luminous green reflections. White nectarine, ripe lemon and crisp pear mingle with jasmine, crushed limestone and a delicate touch of toasted almond. The 2023 vintage is finely textured and wonderfully energetic, with vibrant acidity, subtle oak richness and a long, saline mineral finish. Beautifully composed, with the depth to develop gracefully over time.

A magnificent match for grilled abalone with lemon, roasted John Dory with fennel pollen, or delicate artichoke and saffron tartlets.

Cellaring: 2027 to 2040. A beautifully structured Premier Cru Chardonnay with excellent ageing potential.