Jean-Philippe Marchand Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes

Jean-Philippe Marchand Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2024 comes from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, one of the world's most renowned regions for premium Chardonnay wines.

Puligny-Montrachet is celebrated for its limestone-rich soils, which contribute to the freshness, minerality and refined structure of its white wines. The appellation produces predominantly white wines from Chardonnay grapes.

The designation Vieilles Vignes means “old vines”, indicating that the wine is associated with older grapevines.

Traditional Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay production involves careful grape selection, gentle pressing and controlled fermentation. Depending on the producer's approach, maturation on the lees and oak-barrel ageing can enhance the wine's texture and complexity while retaining its characteristic freshness.

The wine is expected to display a pale golden-yellow colour with subtle green reflections.

The nose may reveal elegant aromas of citrus, green apple, pear and white flowers, accompanied by delicate mineral notes. Depending on the maturation method, hints of toasted nuts, vanilla and creamy texture may add further complexity.

On the palate, the wine is expected to be dry, with refreshing acidity, a refined structure and a smooth, rounded texture. Citrus and orchard-fruit flavours combine with subtle mineral characteristics, creating an elegant and balanced expression of Burgundy Chardonnay.

The finish is expected to be fresh and persistent, with lingering citrus and mineral notes.

This Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay pairs beautifully with premium seafood, particularly oysters, scallops, lobster, prawns and grilled white fish.

It also complements roasted chicken, poultry in cream sauce, mushroom dishes and pasta with butter-based sauces.

For cheese, try Brie, Comté or fresh goat's cheese.

For Chinese cuisine, it works particularly well with steamed fish, Cantonese seafood, steamed scallops with garlic and lightly seasoned chicken dishes.