2023 Domaine Jacques Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France Stephan Steinmetz 40 year old Savagnin planted

40 year old Savagnin planted on iconic marl soils

cold settled

the vines are generally alberello-pruned

and a subtle peppery warmth

Fermentations take place in large cement tanks with no interference

2023 Domaine Jacques Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France Stephan Steinmetz 40 year old Savagnin plantedJacques Puligny Montrachet comes from eleven small parcels in seven different sites scattered throughout the appellation, with vines averaging forty years of age. Jacques operates on a six year barrel rotation for his villages level wines, and the modest 15% new oak allows the limestone essence typical in Carillon to shine through. The '21 is lean and quite long, showing youthful verve and a stern minerality that will repay a few years of cellaring.