2023 Domaine Florence Cholet Puligny-Montrachet 750ml

Overview

An elegant Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, combining citrus freshness, creamy texture and restrained oak influence. The 2023 vintage reflects Florence Cholet’s precise, understated style, with an emphasis on freshness, texture and balance.

Viticulture

The Cholet family has farmed vineyards in Burgundy for four generations. Under Florence Cholet, the domaine follows sustainable viticultural practices, with pesticides banned from the estate vineyards.

Winemaking

The domaine has returned to wild fermentation and uses light filtration. Oak is handled with restraint, with only a low proportion of new oak and an emphasis on low-char barrels to provide texture without overwhelming the fruit.

Critic Reviews

“Intense, cedary citrus aroma. Lightly herbal. Plenty of creamy texture. Nicely dry finish…” — Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com

Producer

Florence Cholet took over the family domaine in 2019, when Domaine Christian Cholet-Pelletier became Domaine Florence Cholet. Trained in viticulture and oenology, she also gained extensive laboratory experience analysing Burgundy wines before completing winemaking placements in the Rhône Valley, Bandol, Washington State and Australia. Her wines are noted for elegant expression, understated complexity and restrained oak use.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Subregion: Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet
• Wine Style: Dry White Wine
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Viticulture: Sustainable
• Fermentation: Wild fermentation
• Filtration: Light filtration
• Oak: Low proportion of new oak
• Drinking Window: 2026–2028