Village

Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères 2022

Puligny-Montrachet — Côte de Beaune

Vintage: 2022 Grape: Chardonnay Colour: White Volume: 75cl

€53.00

Also available in Magnum 150cl — €127.00

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Minimum 6 bottles per order

Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères

From the lieu-dit Les Houillères, a fully east-facing slope at the heart of the Puligny-Montrachet appellation, this village cuvée offers the finesse and elegance characteristic of this prestigious appellation of the Côte de Beaune. Chardonnay finds expression here with crystalline purity, revealing an exceptional Kimmeridgian limestone terroir that gives the wine its unmistakable mineral tension.

The Abbaye de Morgeot estate tends these parcels with the same meticulous care as its Premiers Crus. The vines, between 30 and 45 years old, are hand-harvested with rigorous selective sorting. Gentle pressing and ageing in French oak barrels yield a wine that faithfully expresses the purity and minerality of the Puligny-Montrachet terroir, one of the most celebrated villages in the world for white wines.

The 2022 vintage brings generous ripeness while preserving the freshness essential to the appellation. With a production of around 6,000 bottles, this cuvée is a remarkable opportunity to discover the Puligny-Montrachet appellation at a more accessible price than the Premiers Crus, with no compromise on quality. Also available in magnum format for great occasions.

Stone cellar with oak barrels, Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères aging

Tasting notes

The eye

A bright pale-gold robe of great clarity. Silvery highlights speak of the freshness and youth of this Puligny-Montrachet 2022.

The nose

Delicate aromas of white flowers, Williams pear and lime, with a buttery touch in the background that signals a finely crafted Chardonnay.

The palate

Remarkable finesse, a fresh and mineral attack, a round, harmonious mid-palate. The tension characteristic of Puligny that gives the wine its structure. A saline, persistent finish.

Technical sheet

Appellation	Puligny-Montrachet
Lieu-dit / Climat	Les Houillères
Grape variety	100% Chardonnay
Vine age	30 to 45 years
Soil	Kimmeridgian limestone, rich in marine fossils
Exposure	East
Harvest	Hand-picked, with selective sorting
Vinification	Gentle pressing, fermentation in French oak barrels
Ageing	In French oak barrels
Production	~6,000 bottles/year

The terroir

Panorama of Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères vineyard in summer, Côte de Beaune

Puligny-Montrachet is one of the most prestigious villages of the Côte de Beaune for the production of white wines. The terroir of the lieu-dit Les Houillères stands out for its Kimmeridgian limestone soils, rich in marine fossils more than 150 million years old. These ancient soils give the Chardonnay that saline minerality so prized by lovers of the great white Burgundies.

The vines, between 30 and 45 years old, plunge their roots into these limestone soils to draw out their full complexity. The fully easterly exposure ensures ideal morning light and protects the grapes from excessive afternoon heat, thus preserving the fruit's natural freshness. The Abbaye de Morgeot estate cultivates these parcels with sustainable viticulture, respecting the natural balance of a terroir shaped by millions of years of geology.

Food & wine pairings

Gourmet pairing with Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères

Fine fish

Lightly cooked salmon, sea bass in a salt crust, fillet of gilthead bream, trout with almonds

Refined starters

Green asparagus risotto, leek quiche, spring vegetable terrine

Mild cheeses

Chaource, fresh goat's cheese, creamy Saint-Marcellin

Seafood

Open-sea oysters, pan-seared scallops, seafood platter

Serving advice

Temperature

11-13°C

Cellaring

5-8 years

Glass

White Burgundy

Decanting

Not required

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Puligny-Montrachet Village and a Premier Cru?

A Puligny-Montrachet Village, such as Les Houillères, comes from parcels classified at the village level, whereas a Premier Cru comes from climats specifically identified for the superior quality of their terroir. Both offer the elegance characteristic of Puligny, but the Premier Cru generally shows more complexity, depth and a greater ageing potential. The Village remains an excellent introduction to the appellation at a more accessible price.

How can you recognise a fine Puligny-Montrachet?

A fine Puligny-Montrachet is distinguished by its characteristic saline minerality, its tension on the palate and its aromatic finesse. Look for aromas of white flowers, citrus and a hint of gunflint. The palate should be fresh and precise, with length on the finish. The Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères from the Abbaye de Morgeot brings together all these qualities thanks to its Kimmeridgian limestone terroir.

When should you open a Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères 2022?

This Puligny-Montrachet Les Houillères 2022 can be enjoyed now for its freshness and bright fruit. It will reach its peak between 3 and 5 years after the vintage, that is between 2025 and 2027. Its ageing potential extends to 8 years. Serve it between 11 and 13°C with no decanting required.

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