Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy

There are three Chavy domaines in Puligny, the legacy of over 200 years of history in the village and Napoleonic inheritance laws! All make exemplary wines, with Jean-Louis making retrained, elegant examples of Puligny that are not smothered in oak. There are 6.5 hectares spread over 9 vineyards. The wines are very dependable with fine minerality and good depth with his Les Folatières perhaps the best. The Charmes, a lieu dit sandwiched between Meursault Charmes and Les Referts is a notable value. The Chavy family have cultivated vines in Puligny for over 200 years, and the majority of this domaine’s vines were planted by Jean-Louis’ father and grandfather and are now 40-50 years old. These are classically styled wines, with only 25% new oak for the Premier Crus. They drink well in youth but also cellar gracefully.