Domaine Philippe Bouzereau, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Champs Gain, Burgundy, France, 2024

Producer Profile

Philippe Bouzereau is the 9th generation of a family of vine-growers in Meursault.

Following on from his father he took responsibility for the management of this fine 18 hectare Domaine back in 2006, helped by his brother Charles. With the well-being of the vineyards at heart, his team practice minimum intervention to enable the vines to develop naturally and healthily.

Viticulture

The ‘Les Champs Gains’ vineyard lies among the highest plots on the Puligny-Montrachet slope, nestled between the hamlet of Blagny and the Premier Cru ‘Les Murgers des Dents de Chien’ in Saint-Aubin. The vines benefit from east and south-east exposures at altitudes between 230 and 320 metres. The well-drained, clay-limestone soil, strewn with pebbles, lends the wine its characteristic minerality and structure.

Winemaking

Following hand-harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed and undergo fermentation in oak barrels, with around 20% being new oak. The wine then matures for 12 months in these barrels before spending a further three months in tank to preserve freshness. This ageing process enhances the wine’s complexity and allows the oak to meld seamlessly with the fruit.

Tasting Note

A bright golden hue with hints of green that deepen with age. The nose is expressive, revealing aromas of hawthorn blossom, ripe grapes, marzipan, hazelnut, amber, lemongrass, and green apple. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated, beautifully balanced with well-integrated oak and a fine mineral character, leading to an elegant and lingering finish.

Food matching

Refined dishes such as sweetbread terrine, duck fillet with a honey glaze, pan-fried gnocchi with mashed sweet potatoes, sea bass, crayfish, lobster, and creamy Epoisses cheese