Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet Magnum 2023, Château de Meursault

Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet Magnum 2023, Château de Meursault sits at the top of the Puligny-Montrachet slope, just above Les Combettes and a stone's throw from the Meursault boundary. A Premier Cru that combines the floral finesse of Puligny with a little of the flesh of its neighbour.

Puligny-Montrachet gives the finest whites of the Côte de Beaune, on outcropping limestone and a deep water table that keeps the vines cool. Champ Canet occupies the upper part of the appellation, to the north, with lean, stony soils and an easterly exposure. The climat delivers a wine that is more floral and more taut than the Premiers Crus at the foot of the slope, without the power of a Montrachet, but with remarkable aromatic precision and a very upright finish.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage was rated 94/100 by Jasper Morris and 93/100 by Allen Meadows.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief it grew out of dates back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since expanded its vineyard: 65 hectares across around a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, giving five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate sells entirely direct, and 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key points

• Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 150 cl, magnum

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Very pale white gold, an almost silvery shine
• Nose: Hawthorn, williams pear, grapefruit zest, white hazelnut, a chalky breath
• Palate: Fine and slender, silky texture, crystalline acidity, long and perfumed finish

Serving and storing

Serve this Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet at 12 to 14 °C. Its cellaring potential is eight to fifteen years. The magnum ages more slowly than the bottle, so count on a few years more. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Warm oysters, langoustines on the plancha, turbot blanquette, aged goat cheese. With poultry in a cream sauce, give it a few years in the cellar.

Going further

Read the great appellations of Burgundy, Burgundy Chardonnay and Premier Cru or Grand Cru, understanding the hierarchy. Find every cuvée in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Burgundy selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our white wines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet?

The two communes are neighbours but the soils differ. Meursault, with its deeper marls, gives broad, buttery whites. Puligny, set on limestone closer to the surface, produces finer, more floral and more taut wines, often slower to open.

Where exactly is Champ Canet?

To the north of Puligny-Montrachet, at the top of the slope, just above the Les Combettes climat and very close to the commune boundary with Meursault. This upper slope position explains its freshness and its mineral signature.

Why choose a magnum?

The magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows the evolution and often gives fresher wines at the same age. It is also the format for a big table.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked shipping.