Jac Carillon Puligny Montrachet 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jac Carillon
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted scores: Jasper Morris MW 90–93; Burghound (Allen Meadows) 89–92. Critic drinking window generally 2024–2032

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus and green apple with flinty oyster-shell minerality, white flowers and subtle spice; precise, medium-bodied and focused with a long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: turbot, grilled scallops, lobster, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, Comté cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed sea bass (Chinese-style), miso-glazed cod, delicate Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; fermented and aged in barrel (15–20% new oak), malolactic partial to preserve freshness; sustainable vineyard practices and integrated pest management.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jacques Carillon (family estate roots to 1692). Jacques established his domaine after a family split (~2012), owning ~5–5.5 ha across Puligny and premiers crus; works sustainably.