Domaine Ludovic & Emilien Bonnardot I Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'La Garenne' 2023 I Burgundy Wine
Domaine Ludovic & Emilien Bonnardot I Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'La Garenne' 2023 I Burgundy Wine

Domaine Ludovic & Emilien Bonnardot, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'La Garenne' 2023

£127.00

Produced from a tiny 0.18-hectare parcel of 80-year-old Chardonnay vines in the Premier Cru “La Garenne,” this wine comes from high-altitude southeast-facing slopes at 360 metres, where thin, stony clay-limestone soils deliver precision, tension, and mineral definition. The old vines naturally produce low yields and exceptional fruit concentration while preserving freshness and transparency. The 2023 shows a classic Puligny profile: restrained and highly precise, with aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, fresh hazelnut, and crushed stone. The palate combines flesh and concentration with remarkable linearity and tension. Fine dry extract grip, chalky and vibrant tension give the wine both structure and energy, leading to a long, saline, and distinguished finish. A pure and age-worthy Premier Cru defined by finesse, terroir expression and precision.

Produced from a tiny 0.18-hectare parcel of 80-year-old Chardonnay vines in the Premier Cru “La Garenne,” this wine comes from high-altitude southeast-facing slopes at 360 metres, where thin, stony clay-limestone soils deliver precision, tension, and mineral definition. The old vines naturally produce low yields and exceptional fruit concentration while preserving freshness and transparency. The 2023 shows a classic Puligny profile: restrained and highly precise, with aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, fresh hazelnut, and crushed stone. The palate combines flesh and concentration with remarkable linearity and tension. Fine dry extract grip, chalky and vibrant tension give the wine both structure and energy, leading to a long, saline, and distinguished finish. A pure and age-worthy Premier Cru defined by finesse, terroir expression and precision.

Ludovic embarked on his solo wine journey in Rajac, Serbia in 2004 which is where his passion for natural winemaking. He began training with the likes Emmanuel Giboulot in Burgundy, it was then in 2006 where he created his own Domaine from scratch, In 2012 he incorporated his Domaine with his family vineyards and in 2013 twinned with his brother. They now, now farm 16.5 hectares across a stunning collection of vineyards in Maragnes, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet and Pommard, complemented by Hautes-Côtes and the family vineyards behind the Citeaux Abbey in Bonnencontre.

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay Average age of Vines :80 years Vineyard/Plot Names :La Garenne Vineyard Surface Area :0.18ha Terroir :Clayey/Chalky and stony soil Exposition: Southeast Altitude :360 metres Winemaking:Manual harvest in boxes, sorted on table upon reception. Long and gentle pressing of the grapes. Spontaneous fermentation with ambiance yeast during 4 months, no enzyme, without sulphite. The fermentation temperature is controlled at maximum 22°C. The wine is on lees for 12 months. The malolactic fermentation is total and spontaneous. Natural settling in barrel, slight filtration before bottling. Ageing:12 months in 228l oak casks + 6 months in stainless steel tank. Alcohol: 13%