The vine

• Plot /climat

  Les Rechaux and Les Meix

• History

  The word « Rechaux » comes from a source of heat or simply warmth . "Le meix" is a word formerly used to describe a small plot of land just enough to feed a family.

• Soil

  In the Rechaux it is deep clay and alluvium and in Les Meix, clay and limestone.

• Our plot(s)

  12a82ca and 28a09ca planted in 1961 and 1965 respectively.

The wine

• Description

  100% Chardonnay, handpicked grapes, raised in oak casks.

• Taste

  On the nose it has a subtle fragrance of citrus and ripe fruit and in the mouth it has the mineral sensation, richness and good finish corresponding truly to the personality of the Puligny climat.

• Serving temperature

  12/14°C. It is recommended to decante recent vintages so as to enhance the aroma.

The vintage

• 2022: a year of relief for winemakers. The first buds came out earlier in March due to the mild weather, and thankfully the spring frost from April 9 and 10 did not cause any damage to the buds. Spring was hot and dry, making 2022 wines what we would call a premature vintage. By the end of June, the lack of rain started to be a concern. This was shortly followed by heavy rain showers, which despite some localised hail, generated just about enough water for the rest of the summer. The heatwave put the vines under strain but the drought was less damaging than in 2020, which allowed us to harvest grapes in perfect condition. Sunshine comes through this 2022 vintage, with expressive fruit flavours on the whites. We harvested the Chardonnay grapes early, from August 27, in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit. During tasting, the 2022 white vintage is prominent with elegance and delicate flavours in the mouth.