Puligny-Montrachet 'Les Charmes', Domaine Alain Chavy 2020
Puligny-Montrachet 'Les Charmes', Domaine Alain Chavy 2020 is a dry, full-bodied white from Chardonnay (Puligny-Montrachet, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £58.90 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meursault Les Clous, Domaine Éric Boigelot 2019 Domaine Éric Boigelot · Burgundy | £59.00 | |||
| My Favorite Neighbor Chardonnay 2021 My Favorite Neighbor · California | £58.66 | |||
| Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Meursault 2017 Domaine Potinet-Ampeau · Burgundy | £58.62 | |||
| Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2024 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard · Burgundy | £59.20 |
We think Alain Chavy might be Puligny's best-kept secret, which is saying something in a village where every grower seems to have a cult following. This Les Charmes from 2020 shows exactly why we're such fans: it's everything you want from premier cru Puligny without the ego or the price tag that usually comes with it. The Chavy family have been farming these slopes since the 1970s, working organically long before it was fashionable, and their Les Charmes sits perfectly between the power of Meursault and the tension of Chassagne.