Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains 2022 750ml

Alain Chavy owns over 17 acres of prime vineyard in Puligny-Montrachet, including several premier crus. His winemaking reputation precedes itself with wines of class and distinction, so it comes as no surprise that the release of his 2022s have created some vinous excitement. His exquisitely styled premier cru Les Champs Gain is a tour de force effort par excellence! Elegant, precise and beautifully detailed with exquisite orchard and stone fruit aromas, delicately framed by subtle oak nuances. In the mouth, the flavors unfold with lively intensity. Layers of golden apple, lime zest and apricot emerging graciously on the palate with a quartz like mineral complexity. Perfectly balanced acidity brings harmony and purity to the lasting finish. This magnificent Puligny drinks beautifully now, living up to its high expectation, and will age gracefully for years to come.

Bart Hopkins

Winemaker Description 

Alain Chavy produces restrained, structured, and long-lived white Burgundies from 17 acres of vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet, with small holdings in the neighboring villages of Chassagne and Meursault. Alain established Domaine Alain Chavy in 2003 with vineyards inherited from his father and includes some of Puligny's top premier crus.

The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champs Gains' comes from two parcels planted between 1958 and 1962. Located below 1er Cru 'Les Folatieres', 'Les Champs Gains' is more sheltered by surrounding hedges. The limestone soils are 20cm in depth which lend a particular salinity to the finished wine.

Characterised by precise acidity and notes of peach and ripe lemon, the palate displays a mineral freshness and a long intense finish.