Domaine Philippe Chavy, Meursault 1er Cru, Les Charmes, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Philippe Chavy took over the reins of this wealthy domaine from his father in 2002 with a little more than 3 hectares of prime sited vineyards.

The domaine now extends to just over 8 hectares, with some thirty individual parcels scattered throughout the neighbouring villages of Puligny Montrachet (from his father’s side of the family) and Meursault (through his maternal side). Soil is worked by ploughing; there is strictly no use of herbicides or insecticides and for several years, Philippe has followed the cycles of the lunar calendar when determining work in the vineyards and cellars. “[Philippe Chavy] has made great progress over the past two decades and is now in the forefront of Puligny domaines.” Remington Norman & Charles Taylor MW, The Great Domaines of Burgundy (3rd Edition).

Viticulture

Les Charmes is a prime site in the lower section of the vineyard. The plot was planted in 1940 and covers 0.41 Ha.

Tasting Note

The wine is broad and generous with lovely tension without being heavy. Mineral and green almond on the finish.

Food Matching

Pan seared Scallops or Mushroom risotto.