2020 Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JM 94 BH 93 VN 93
JM 94

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, October 2021

(91-94 points) Fine mid lemon colour. The Bouzereau hallmark elegance is on show again here, and there is a really attractive level of flesh on the palate, growing nicely to the back. Sometimes I am less sure of this wine...
BH 93

Burghound, June 2022

(90-93 points) Like the Tessons, this is aromatically quite cool with restrained aromas of mostly floral and citrus along with background hints of green apple. The sleek, intense and more obviously mineral-driven medium...
VN 93

Vinous, December 2021

(91-93 points) The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Champs Gains 1er Cru is tightly wound on the nose with Golden Delicious, flint and chalk dust aromas, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is well balanced, quite...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Beaune
Appellation
Puligny Montrachet
Sub-appellation
Les Champs Gain
Vintage
2020
Size
750ML
Closure
Cork

The 2020 Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains is a Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region in France. Specifically, it hails from the Cote de Beaune sub-region, within the prestigious Puligny Montrachet appellation. The Les Champs Gains designation indicates its premier cru status, a testament to the high-quality vineyard site from which the grapes are sourced.

Produced by Michel Bouzereau, a well-regarded name in the region, this wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. While there are no specific reviews provided to detail the aroma and flavor profile of this vintage, wines from this area are typically known for their elegance and complexity. Generally, Puligny-Montrachet wines are celebrated for their refined citrus and stone fruit notes, often accompanied by hints of white flowers and a subtle minerality, which can be expected in such a wine.

The 2020 vintage in Burgundy was marked by warm conditions, leading to an early harvest and wines with ripe fruit characteristics. This can often result in a balance of rich flavors and vibrant acidity, a hallmark of well-crafted Chardonnay from this region.

Though the alcohol content is unspecified, wines from Puligny-Montrachet typically have a moderate alcohol level, contributing to their well-rounded and balanced nature. The closure for this wine is a traditional cork, which is common for wines of this caliber, allowing for further development and aging potential in the bottle.

As this wine does not have specific reviews included, it is important to note that wines from premier cru vineyards such as Les Champs Gains are generally highly regarded by wine professionals and enthusiasts alike. Such wines are often enjoyed both in their youth for their fresh, lively character and after some aging, which can enhance their complexity and depth.