Wine Details
The Quintessence of Puligny
Les Pucelles remains one of the most magical vineyards in Burgundy, and Philippe’s 2021 shows its pedigree in full. Old vines planted in 1947 yield a wine of volume and finesse: generous fruit carried on integrated acidity, with a delicate touch of biscuit and citrus zest adding nuance. Elegant, layered and long, this is Puligny at its most refined.
📍 The Plot
Philippe farms just 0.20 ha here, planted in 1947, producing only about three barrels – roughly 1,300 bottles – in a normal year. The soils are clay-limestone, classic Puligny, and the two small parcels lie just below Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, a position that gives Pucelles its famed perfume and grace.
🍇 Technical
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in tank before finishing in barrel. Aged 11 months in 228L barrels, in 2021 split between one new and one one-year-old barrel. 16 months’ élevage in total. Bottled by hand using the traditional chèvre à deux becs.
