2024 Joseph Drouhin - Puligny Montrachet (750ml) [PRE ARRIVAL]

Maison Joseph Drouhin has been crafting Burgundy wines since 1880, when a young Joseph Drouhin left Chablis to found his own house in Beaune. Now run by his great-grandchildren, the estate remains committed to the values he established: meticulous attention to terroir and a deep respect for the natural character of each vintage. This village-level Puligny-Montrachet comes from the celebrated Côte des Blancs, where limestone soils mixed with ochre earth and small pebbles give Chardonnay its signature precision and drive.

The 2024 vintage in Burgundy was a demanding one, marked by cool, wet conditions, but Chardonnay fared well in top appellations like Puligny, yielding crisp, vibrant whites with strong mineral character. This bottling shows a more austere, almost Zen-like bouquet, with scents of petrichor and wet gravel setting a serious tone. The palate is tightly wound and well balanced, driven by a keen line of acidity that carries through to a sapid, sour lemon-tinged finish with real persistence.

Made using traditional methods, including hand-harvesting and slow, gentle pressing, this Puligny-Montrachet pairs beautifully with shellfish, roast fish, or soft cheeses, and rewards those who appreciate structure and restraint over overt fruit.