Puligny-Montrachet - 1er Cru - La Garenne - 2017 - Bernard Bonin - 0,75L

A great white Burgundy, combining elegance, depth, and pure mineral tension.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
Domaine: Bernard-Bonin
Vintage: 2017
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Ageing: On fine lees in oak barrels, adding complexity and finesse
Appearance: Bright golden hue with luminous reflections

🥂 Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense and refined, with white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach), delicate floral notes, and a subtle buttery touch. Barrel ageing brings hints of vanilla and spice without overpowering the fruit’s elegance.
Palate: Ample and silky, with a well-defined structure and refreshing acidity that perfectly balances the wine’s richness. The finish is long and mineral-driven, with superb tension and great finesse.
Finish: Persistent and vibrant, showcasing the full complexity of the Puligny-Montrachet terroir.

🍽 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Scallops, lobster, fine oysters
• 🐟 Sole meunière, roasted sea bass, turbot with beurre blanc
• 🍗 Truffled poularde, Bresse chicken in cream sauce
• 🧀 36-month Comté, truffled Brie, aged Beaufort

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature: 12–14°C
Decanting: 30 minutes recommended to reveal its full aromatic profile

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Garenne" 2017 has excellent ageing potential: 10 to 15 years. Over time, it will develop greater complexity, evolving toward notes of dried fruit, honey, and white truffle.

🏰 About the Domaine

Located in Meursault, Domaine Bernard-Bonin is a leading name in white Burgundy. Known for its biodynamic practices and natural vinification, the estate produces wines of purity and energy that express the unique minerality of their terroir. “La Garenne” is a standout cuvée, capturing the subtlety and nobility of Burgundian Chardonnay.