2021 François Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet "Le Clos du Vieux Château," France

Produced from Chardonnay grown on marly (marneux) soils, this wine is aged for one year in barrel with approximately 20% new oak, where both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur, before spending a further two months in tank to unify the blend. Pale lemon-yellow in color, the wine shows concentrated notes of yellow plum and fresh fruit salad, leading to a finely built palate with balance and precision. The texture is polished and harmonious, culminating in a refined, lingering finish that highlights both the fruit richness and the structure provided by its marl soils.