Vintage Character Puligny-Montrachet “Les Enseignères” 2023 from Domaine Bachelet-Ramonet is a village-level Chardonnay from the limestone-rich vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet, delivering a pure, site-driven expression that often feels a step above its classification. In Burgundy, the 2023 growing season was marked by generally warm conditions and a later harvest in many areas, a combination that tended to give whites a confident core of fruit while preserving the appellation’s mineral tension.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Expect lemon zest, ripe pear, green apple and white flowers on the nose, followed by a medium-full palate with subtle creamy lees texture, a hint of gentle spice, and a chalky, flinty finish that lingers with precision. Pair it with roast chicken and tarragon, seared scallops, or a lemon-butter sole; it also shines with fresh chèvre.
Winery Background Domaine Bachelet-Ramonet is a family domaine based in Puligny-Montrachet, widely regarded for careful viticulture and a classic, terroir-forward style that emphasizes balance over overt winemaking effects. Rather than leaning into heavy new oak character, the domaine’s whites are typically built around clarity of fruit, measured texture, and the tension associated with Puligny’s calcareous soils. Bottled separately as a lieu-dit, “Les Enseignères” is a well-known Puligny-Montrachet site whose wines are often noted for their finesse and mineral detail, making it a compelling choice for drinkers who want village Burgundy with premier-cru poise.