Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils - Puligny-Montrachet - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

With a superb chalky mineral background and beautiful floral notes, the 2020 white Puligny-Montrachet reveals the depth of this leading appellation. The Puligny sector expresses itself masterfully, with roundness, fatness, and dimension, a well-stretched, enveloped, and elegantly coated body, ending with delicate bitters on the finish. A wine still in its youth to be decanted or served in large glasses.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, traditional vinification, aged 15 months in barrels.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Very pure, crystalline, aromas of honeysuckle flower punctuated with chalky notes, typicality of the chardonnay, a lot of freshness.

Palate:

Full-bodied and deep, this wine, with its beautiful minerality, unfolds a palate with delicate bitters on the finish.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pike dumplings with Nantua sauce, shellfish, creamed poached fish, white meats in sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027.

It's no secret that Burgundy is releasing its bottles in small batches, targeted by the fastest wine lovers scattered around the world. Certain appellations, such as Puligny-Montrachet, attract a lot of attention, and finding these wines has become a real challenge! 

Fortunately, our knowledge of the vineyard allowed us to detect this very special address, the Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils. An estate that has been honored by our Selection Committee time and time again with the highest tasting scores.