2021, Puligny-Montrachet, Sylvain Debord

A full and elegant Puligny-Montrachet showing nutty and toasty tones with butter nuances culminating in a long and fresh mineral finish.

About the Winery: Sylvain Debord is Burgundian by birth and by heart. He studied at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune in 1991, where he met many talented winegrowers including Nicolas Potel with whom he has worked since 2006. From 1994, Sylvain studied at the University of Burgundy, where he contributed to several technical research projects which continued into the 2000s. At the same time, he managed the UB Experimental Viticultural Centre in Marsannay-la-Côte, with which he still maintains regular contact. Sylvain is passionate about respecting the natural environment, cultural environments and conserving the land for future generations and he vinifies grapes from his close network of vineyard partners, which covers a mosaic of vineyards and appellations. He uses a minimalist and refined approach to produce his signature style and his wines are elegant, pure and fresh. We are delighted to add them to our portfolio.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay – elegant and age-worthy with nutty and toasty tones, butter nuances, and a fresh mineral finish. Classic Puligny expression of citrus (lemon zest), orchard fruits (green apple, pear), white flowers, and flinty minerality, with subtle vanilla and hazelnut from sensitive oak use; develops honeyed, brioche notes with age.

Appearance: Pale to medium lemon with green highlights; bright clarity and a slight viscosity from lees ageing.

Aroma: Nutty, toasty tones with butter nuances, layered with lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, and a flinty, chalky edge.

Palate: A full and elegant wine with nutty and toasty tones, butter nuances, citrus and orchard fruit purity, fine oak spice, culminating in a long and fresh mineral finish.

Body: Full - A full and elegant wine with a rich texture.

Acidity: Medium - The wine has a fresh mineral finish, indicating balanced acidity.

Cellaring Potential: Medium - The wine was matured on its lees for 12 months in barriques, suggesting good ageing potential.

Perfect Pairing: Poultry, Seafood, Cheese

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C for whites

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