Héritage

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits

The nobility of a high-altitude Premier Cru from stony limestone. Rich, powerful, and taut.

Tasting notes and pairings

With its beautiful golden yellow color, this wine offers floral aromas on the nose combined with notes of honey, peach, and acacia. On the palate, it reveals richness, with buttery notes balanced by a lovely acidity. On the finish, notes of white pepper blend with a light oakiness. Serve between 12 and 14°C, with pan-fried foie gras, grilled green asparagus, or a strong cheese (Roquefort).

Our Vineyard

Located above the hamlet of Blagny, this old Chardonnay vineyard covers an area of ​​0.26 hectares. At an altitude of 350-360 metres, it faces south-east. Its soil is stony clay-limestone, and its subsoil is marl-limestone, made up of white marl.

  • Key Infos
    Producer Domaine d'Ardhuy
    Level: 1er Cru
    Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet
    Color: Blanc
    Varietal: Chardonnay

Vinification and ageing

Hand-harvested. Pressing and settling. Alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels: one part in new barrels and the other in barrels previously used for one or two wines. Aged on fine lees. Malolactic fermentation. Aged for at least 8 months before bottling.

Awards

Burghound: 90-92/100 for the 2019 vintage and 90/100 for the 2020 vintage.

  • Etymology
    This climat in Puligny-Montrachet is located below the Bois du Trézin and next to the place called Le Trézin. A spring at this location may have supplied the hamlet of Blagny and explained the term Puits (Well) found in the name of this climat.
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Our wines collection

Each vintage reveals a noble mosaic of plots across the Domaine's 37 hectares (91 acres). These are located exclusively in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, in Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations. Whether they be red or white wines offering immediate pleasure when young, or more serious, grand Monopoles which can age they all demonstrate great purity and brilliance. They are your sincere companions on your adventures in Burgundy.

Excellence

OUR GRAND CRUS FROM THE CORTON HILL

A majestic hill, offering a remarkable diversity of styles and terroir expressions to our white and red Grands Crus.

Memory

OUR 3 MONOPOLES, INCLUDING THE CLOS DES LANGRES

Domaine d'Ardhuy boasts three Monopole vineyards. They bear witness to Burgundy's rich monastic history.

Explorations

REMEMBERING YESTERDAY, IMAGINING TOMORROW

Bold, different cuvées, in homage to the vineyard's Roman past or looking to the future, let us surprise you!

Heritage

Wines with a sense of place from the heart of Bourgogne

Drinkable Appellations at modest prices, renowned Village wines, top-flight Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, the full richness and diversity of the Domaine is yours to discover