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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTPuligny Montrachet Premier Cru ‘Les Folatières’ Au Chaniot
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Flavours
Chardonnay
Flint
Green Apple
Honeysuckle
Lemon
Nectarine
Peach
Pear
White Blossom
Vanilla
ChardonnayFlintGreen AppleHoneysuckleLemonNectarinePeachPearWhite BlossomVanilla- Flint, lemon and green apple over nectarine, peach and pear
- Au Chaniot Premier Cru from a tiny 0.27 ha single source vineyard
- Hand harvested and bottled by hand, with rare, finely poised appeal
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About this Wine
Lush nectarine, peach and pear meet honeysuckle and white blossom, underpinned by Puligny’s hallmark flinty minerality. Dense in flavour yet weightless on the palate, this 2023 Folatières is sleek, hedonistic, and utterly captivating. Les Folatières sits on the same contour of land as Le Montrachet Grand Cru and one sip of this wine tells you why it’s regarded as one of Puligny’s greatest Premier Cru’s.
Flavour Profile
Bright and silky, with nectarine, peach and pear, honeysuckle, white blossom, and a flinty mineral edge.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for its freshness, or give it time to gather even more depth and grace.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Weighty yet weightless - Puligny at its most hedonistic. Peach, pear, flint and blossom. A marvel and a wine not to be missed.
The Crazy Earth of Folatières
Folatières is one of Puligny’s great premier crus, and Philippe’s vines are in Au Chaniot - the choicest section, lying on the same contour line as Le Montrachet Grand Cru and Caillerets. The name “Folatières” comes from folles-terres or “crazy earth,” a nod to the rocks cascading down from above during storms, enriching the soils and sharpening the wines.
The 2023 is dazzling: nectarine, peach, pear and green apple, lifted by honeysuckle and white blossom. Flinty minerality runs through, giving definition to a wine that’s both dense and powerful yet glides across the palate with ethereal grace. Sleek, hedonistic and unforgettable. Puligny in it's full grandeur.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Just 0.27 ha of vines planted in 1950, producing around 1,900 bottles in a normal year. Located in the prized lower Au Chaniot section of Folatières, where rockier soils lend extra distinction and finesse.
Technical Details
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in tank before finishing malolactic in barrel. Aged 11 months in 228L oak barrels (30% new), with 16 months’ élevage in total. Bottled by hand with the traditional chèvre à deux becs.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Philippe Chavy |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Climat | Les Folatières |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
A historic domaine in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, crafting wines from some of the most legendary vineyards on earth.
The Chavy name rings out across Burgundy, synonymous with classically brilliant white wines. Philippe took the reins in 1990, inheriting Puligny parcels from his father (planted in the 1950s) and Meursault from his mother (going all the way back to 1932), with one of Saint-Aubin’s most iconic plots thrown into the mix.
Our Take
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This wine completely floored me – so much so I bought a case for myself. The weight is superb, dense in flavour but utterly weightless across the palate. There’s a hedonistic thrill to it, yet with acidity and flinty drive that make it sleek and ethereal. A Folatières of real brilliance. It's impossible to be disappointed by this.
Ben, Founder
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Bottled
Each bottle is carefully filled and sealed by hand, a meticulous process that carefully maintains the wines aromatics and texture.
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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