Today we share one of the greats in the Puligny-Montrachet region of Burgundy. The sons of Gerald Chavy divided their father;s holdings into two domains. They remain one of handful of growers that still reside in Puligny. Most domains are now owned by outsiders. Alain Chavy is produced in Clavoillons, alongside Domaine Lefaive. Alain produces his wine from 6.5 hectares which are hand-harvested. Wines are made with limited battonage. He also uses a combination of 400-liter oak puncheons and 25% new Burgundian pièce for the premier crus.
I tasted the new wines from the 2022 vintage. They were refined wines with serious elegance. I love the 2022 Alain Chavy ‘1er Cru Les Folatieres’ Puligny-Montrachet (OB, 95) which is seriously irresistible now and has marvelous texture and tension. Learn more at https://www.winebow.com/our-brands/domaine-alain-chavy and here are my reviews of the gorgeous Alain Chavy wines.
2022 Alain Chavy ‘Les Charmes’ Puligny-Montrachet- The brilliant 2022 Alain Chavy ‘Les Charmes’ Puligny-Montrachet is located near Mersault’s Premier Cru Les Charmes. The wine sat in 20% new French oak before bottling, opening with a gorgeous bouquet of fresh peaches and white flowers alongside shades of wet stone, pastry crust and salted lemon rind. The palate is very elegant and refined with a smooth mouthfeel and gorgeous sense of weight. Opulent and dense, enjoy now and over the next fifteen plus years to come. Drink 2025-2040- 94
2022 Alain Chavy ‘1er Cru Les Folatieres’ Puligny-Montrachet- The 2022 Alain Chavy ‘1er Cru Les Folatieres’ Puligny-Montrachet comes from this large site above Clavoillons. Stored in 25% new French oak, this delivers a dusting of white pepper on the nose with star jasmine and shades of white plum alongside Japanese pear and brioche notes. The palate is ultra-refined and elegant with a vibrant tension that runs through the core of heady orchard and citrus fruits. Smooth and beautifully-textured, enjoy now and over the next fifteen plus years to come. Drink 2025-2042- 95