Domaine Philippe Chavy, Meursault, Les Narvaux, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2023

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 Narvaux is an 0.40 ha plot dating from 1957, lying on the hill side above Meursault. Produced biodynamically and vinified separately and is a prized village vineyard. Les Narvaux vineyard is worked by ploughing without the use of herbicides or insecticides and following the cycles of the lunar calendar to determine the work in the vineyards and cellars.

Tasting Note

Mineral and chalky fruit notes support this full bodied and fleshy wine along with fine acidity and persistent, green almond on the finish.

Food Matching

Roast chicken with a creamy sauce, Scallops in butter sauce or a tender cut of veal.