Puligny - Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos de La Pucelle” Monopole 2013, Jean Chartron
Puligny - Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos de La Pucelle” Monopole 2013, Jean Chartron
Date Tasted: 12/2023
It is remarkable for a producer to possess an entire premier cru vineyard in Burgundy. Such ownership is a rarity, a testament to the producer's dedication and long family tradition.
It is typical for the vineyards in Burgundy to be divided among multiple owners. It is not unusual for several people to own a row or even a few vines in a single plot. In the early 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte introduced inheritance laws aimed at equalising property distribution among successors. These laws, known as the Napoleonic Code, mandated that property, including vineyards, be divided equally among children upon the owner's death. As a result, vineyard parcels were further fragmented with each generation. So, the term 'monopole' refers to a vineyard or a specific plot of land that is owned entirely by a single winery or producer. The unique 'terroir' of each plot, which includes factors such as soil composition, climate, and topography, contributes to the distinct characteristics of the wine produced from it.
🍷 Appearance: Medium lemon colour.
👃 Nose: It is explosive and captivating, with an ideal addition of oak aromas and a complex, multilayered character. Toasted wood, peach, white flowers, and white pepper are some of the few distinctive aromas that will blow your mind.
👅 Palate: It is a fantastic, medium-bodied wine with persistence and power yet an elegant character at the same time. The intense aromas of nectarine, ripe peach, and savoury oak notes like vanilla and cinnamon are delicious. The acidity is high and perfectly integrated.
💞 Finish: The aftertaste is long and complex.
🍷 Drink: Now and for the next decade.
🍽️ Food Pairing: Pizza and casio pepe pasta.
Score: 93 / 100
Name: Puligny - Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos de La Pucelle” Monopole
Producer: Jean Chartron
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Region: AOC Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Alcohol: 13.5%
Retail Price: 90€
Serving temperature: 12-14 C°
Drink it until 2034