Wines Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Jacques Carillon - 1er Cru Les Perrières - 2014

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Domaine Jacques Carillon’s Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières 2014 is a captivating example of white Burgundy, exemplifying the finesse and distinctiveness of this revered region. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay, this Premier Cru draws its identity from a vineyard site renowned for its stony, well-drained soils that impart tension and minerality to the wine. The 2014 vintage is especially prized in Burgundy for its freshness, balance, and clear definition; careful vinification and ageing in French oak (typically a portion of new barrels, always judiciously used by Carillon) have yielded an elegant wine, combining purity of fruit with subtle toasted and creamy notes.

Puligny-Montrachet sits at the heart of the Côte de Beaune, a region steeped in Burgundian tradition where Chardonnay finds one of its ultimate expressions. The local climate is semi-continental, marked by cool nights and warm, sunny days through the growing season—perfect for slow, gradual ripening. The stony, chalky-limestone soils of Les Perrières are particularly esteemed for fostering wines with hallmark tension, floral notes, and an enduring mineral finish. Domaine Jacques Carillon, a storied family estate, is celebrated for its meticulous vineyard work and restrained, terroir-driven style.

This wine’s elegance and fine structure make it an outstanding partner for refined dishes. Serve it with delicately flavoured seafood such as scallops in a light butter sauce, lobster, or sole meunière. It also shines alongside white meats in creamy sauces or classic local Burgundian dishes like poulet de Bresse à la crème. For cheese, opt for subtly flavoured varieties such as Comté or a young Brillat-Savarin.

For optimal appreciation, serve this Puligny-Montrachet between 11-13°C. Decanting for 30 minutes will allow the complex aromas to open up. Enjoy now for its youthful vibrancy and drive, or cellar for another 5-7 years to watch its texture and aromatic profile evolve further.