Michel Bouzereau Puligny Montracht 1er Cru Cailleret 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montracht 1er Cru Cailleret
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics: Neal Martin (Vinous) 92–94; Allen Meadows (Burghound) 92–95; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 93–96; Decanter 94; La Revue du Vin de France 99 (Guide des Meilleurs Vins 2025)

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Puligny: lemon, green apple, wet stone, sea‑spray/iodine hints, flinty reduction, vibrant acidity, textured mid‑palate and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, sole meunière, scallops, lobster with beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, sashimi/otoro, tempura prawns, soy‑ginger sea bass, light Thai coconut fish dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Chardonnay; gentle pressing; barrel fermentation and élevage (~16–18 months) in 350–600L oak with ~30–33% new wood; minimal bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Bouzereau family (seven generations) based in Meursault; Jean‑Baptiste manages ~12–13 ha. Cailleret parcel is tiny (~0.13–0.14 ha) and farmed sustainably/organically.