Corentin Chavy, Mâcon-Chardonnay

The grapes are sourced from a vineyard situated between 240 and 350 metres above sea level. The moderate altitude helps to retain acidity and freshness in the grapes. The soils at the higher part of the vineyard are reddish in colour with a high limestone content, whereas the lower part of the vineyard has more marl-based soils. Corentin purchased grapes from both parts of the vineyard as the soils contribute different profiles to the final blend. The higher part lends a mineral freshness from the limestone and the marl produces a round, generous fruit profile.

The 2023 vintage is characterised by generosity and abundance. Winter was milder than usual which meant budburst was later than average. This delay meant spring frosts were avoided. Conditions for flowering were largely favourable. A lack of water was appeased by heavy rainfall in June. Although vigilance was necessary in the vineyards with high humidity and potential storms, the Mâconnais largely avoided hailstorms in July. August and September were hot and harvest began in late August in sunny and warm conditions.

The grapes were harvested and then immediately transported to the family domaine in Puligny-Montrachet, where temperature-controlled fermentation took place in stainless-steel to preserve the freshness and primary fruit character. The final blend was assembled and then aged a further eight months in stainless-steel before bottling.