2023 Louis Jadot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts Domaine Louis Jadot, Burgundy

Louis Jadot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts Domaine Louis Jadot is a classic, finely etched white Burgundy that captures the elegance and quiet authority of one of Puligny’s most respected premier cru sites. Les Referts sits low on the slope, bordering Meursault, with well drained limestone and clay soils that give a little more breadth and generosity than Puligny’s higher, more linear vineyards, while still retaining unmistakable precision and mineral drive.

Domaine Louis Jadot has long been one of Burgundy’s great custodians, with deep holdings across the Côte d’Or and a philosophy built on transparency of site rather than cellar imprint. Fruit for Les Referts comes from estate owned vines, farmed with great care, and the winemaking is deliberately restrained. Fermentation and ageing take place in French oak, typically with a modest proportion of new barrels, chosen to support texture and complexity without masking the vineyard’s voice.

Aromatically, the wine is layered and refined. White peach, pear and citrus oil form the core, joined by notes of acacia blossom, hazelnut and a gentle struck stone character. With air, more savoury nuances emerge. Almond skin, subtle creaminess and a chalky mineral edge add depth and intrigue without heaviness.

On the palate, Les Referts shows its pedigree. There is a beautiful interplay between generosity and tension. Ripe stone fruit and citrus glide across the mid palate, supported by finely tuned acidity that gives lift and length. Texture is creamy but precise, with a saline, limestone driven line running through the wine. Oak is seamlessly integrated, contributing quiet savoury complexity rather than sweetness. The finish is long, composed and persistent, echoing citrus peel, stone fruit and chalky minerality.

This is a wine that excels at the table. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken, lobster, scallops, veal or dishes with subtle richness where its balance and texture can really shine. While already expressive, it is clearly built to age and will evolve gracefully over ten to fifteen years, gaining more nutty, honeyed and savoury complexity while retaining its Puligny freshness and clarity.

Louis Jadot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts is a textbook example of premier cru Puligny. Elegant, assured and deeply satisfying, it is a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring.