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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTPuligny-Montrachet ‘Rue Rousseau’
Final 3 bottles from this allocation
Flavours
Chardonnay
Lemon
Lime
Minerality
White Blossom
ChardonnayLemonLimeMineralityWhite Blossom- Lemon and verbena brightness with a finely mineral, balanced finish
- Touches Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru and Les Pucelles Premier Cru
- Tiny 0.23 ha holding; rarely more than 1,600 bottles released
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About this Wine
Perfumed with lemon and verbena, this Puligny brims with tension, balance, and quiet pedigree. Nestled beside Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru and Les Pucelles Premier Cru, Rue Rousseau has the style (if not the sheer muscle) of its illustrious neighbours – at a fraction of the price.
Flavour Profile
Bright and perfumed, with lemon, verbena, mineral tension, white blossom, and a silky, poised finish.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Lovely now for its brightness, yet a little patience may deepen its quiet pedigree.
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
Grand Cru neighbours, Village value. Rue Rousseau overdelivers completely. With just 1,600 bottles a year made, now's your chance..
Pedigree Without the Price Tag
Philippe describes this cuvée as “having the style but not the power of a Grand Cru”, and when you see where it sits, it’s easy to understand why. Rue Rousseau touches the boundary of Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru and rests just beside Les Pucelles Premier Cru. The 2021 is finely perfumed, showing lemon and verbena notes, with underlying minerality and excellent balance. There’s real substance here, carried with elegance rather than force - a Puligny that punches well above its weight.
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
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From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
At just 0.23 ha, Chavy’s holding is tiny, planted in 1955 and 1980. Clay-rich soils at the lower end give fruit generosity, while limestone at the top edge adds drive and definition. Production rarely exceeds 1,600 bottles - scarcity that adds to the allure.
Technical Details
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in tank before finishing in barrel. Aged 11 months in 228L oak barrels (10–20% new), 16 months’ élevage in total.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Philippe Chavy |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Classification | Village |
| 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.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
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.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
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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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