Chardonnay

Vinous Reverie NotesImporter: The names Sauzet, Carillon and Leflaive have become synonymous with Puligny, but one local clan has remained under the radar. The Chavy family has had roots in Puligny for almost 200 years. In 1976, after years of...

95 points Vinous"The 2018 Chardonnay Parker West is laced with the essence of crushed rocks, lemon peel, white flowers and white pepper. This is an especially taut style, but there is also plenty of fruit depth to keep things in balance. This is such a...

93 points Decanter"Nutty mineral nose with ripe apple and a hint of honey. Tense backbone of acidity. Stony style with lovely length." Vinous Reverie NotesExpressive and delicate. White gold in color, a limpid and brilliant wine. Initially...

93 points James Suckling"A tight, fruity white with sliced-apple and light banana notes and some stone undertones. Medium-to full-bodied, reserved, dense and beautiful. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold." 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2018...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Green apple and lemon-oil notes on this wine's nose come with insistent creaminess. The palate is concentrated and vivid freshness streams from its cool, profound core of tart, bright lemon freshness. Cooling chalkiness soothes...

Vinous Reverie NotesLike many wine-growing estates, the Jean-Claude Martin estate is first and foremost a family affair. Frederic and Claudia inherited it from their parents and took up the torch in 2018. Frederic works on the land. He looks after his...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"A toasty, spicy aroma leads to ripe apple, pear and nutmeg flavors in this friendly, full-bodied wine. It offers a mouthfilling richness, persistent fruit and baking-spice flavors, and a lingering finish." Vinous Reverie...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"This crisp, complex wine delivers elegant layers of tangerine and lemon. It builds focus and texture on the palate as it opens, with subtle hints of oak spice and crushed rock contributing to the delicious profile. Vineyard...

95 points James Suckling"A lovely nose of lemon curd, baked green apple and a bit of pine. Medium-bodied with a delightful, smooth texture. Very elegant and refined. Well balanced and linear with a savory finish. Charming. Drink now or hold." 94 points...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom limestone and marls soils. The Premier Cru “Les Jardins” vineyard parcel is located on a south-east facing plateau in the commune of Montagny. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in a mix of...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe names Sauzet, Carillon and Leflaive have become synonymous with Puligny, but one local clan has remained under the radar. The Chavy family has had roots in Puligny for almost 200 years. In 1976, after years of selling grapes to...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This Chard is comparably dense and rich, while still maintaining balance. There are notes of toast, cream and flint alongside lemon-lime and peach fruit. There’s also a regional saline character. Oak and concentrated fruit...