2023 Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru " Champ Canet", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE
“Champ Canet” is a renowned premier cru vineyard located just upslope from Meursault’s “Perrières” and adjacent to Puligny’s “Combettes,” known for producing white wines that bridge richness and precision. The 2023 vintage, characterized by a cool spring and moderate summer, allowed for slow, even ripening, enhancing the site’s natural finesse. Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot farms this plot sustainably, harvesting by hand and practicing gentle vinification. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels (around 25–30% new), then aged on fine lees for 12 months with minimal bâtonnage to preserve freshness. The result is a Chardonnay of depth and tension—layered with citrus, pear, toasted almond, and crushed rock—offering both early appeal and aging potential. It pairs beautifully with butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, or a truffled chicken dish.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot is a benchmark estate in the Côte de Beaune, known for its refined expressions of both red and white Burgundy. Jean-Marc Boillot, formerly a winemaker at Olivier Leflaive, founded the domaine in 1985, bringing together family parcels from Puligny-Montrachet and Volnay. The estate has since been expanded and is now led by his daughter Lydie and grandson Benjamin, who continue the tradition with a focus on sustainable farming and precise winemaking. Boillot’s whites are celebrated for their clarity, minerality, and restrained oak, consistently showcasing the character of their individual vineyards. The “Champ Canet” stands as a flagship in their lineup—elegant, age-worthy, and distinctly Puligny.