Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Puligny-Montrachet Les Levrons 2021

Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service.

Domaine Les Héritiers Saint-Genys is a renowned Burgundy wine estate in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, established in 2011 by Patrice du Jeu.

The Chardonnay grapes for this Puligny-Montrachet come from the small ‘Les Levrons’ plot (approximately 0.18 hectares in size) situated at an altitude of 230 meters on the lower part of the slope, bordering ‘Les Referts’ and ‘Les Charmes’. The vines here, planted in 1942, benefit from an ideal south-easterly exposure and deep, brown calcareous soils interspersed with beds of marl. These conditions create the perfect environment for Chardonnay, yielding wines of great elegance and longevity. The name of this area, ‘Les Levrons’, dates back to the 14th century and alludes to the large number of hares once found in the area. Following vinification, the wine is aged in oak (25% new) for one year.

In the glass, the wine reveals a luminous, pale golden hue and an expressive aromatic profile, featuring notes of candied citrus, fresh almond, wildflowers, and bread crust. On the palate, it is fresh, lively, and taut, with a pleasant silkiness and a distinctive mineral vein, a hallmark of its terroir. The finish is long and layered, with spicy nuances interwoven with a savory, saline quality. Try it paired with scallop risotto, white asparagus quiche, or an onion tarte tatin.