François Carillon’s Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières 2023 is a Chardonnay from one of Puligny’s stoniest, most mineral-leaning premier cru sites, bottled by an estate that has operated under the François Carillon name since 2010, continuing a family wine history that stretches back to the 16th century. The domaine is based in the village of Puligny-Montrachet and farms roughly 14–16 hectares across Puligny, Chassagne and Saint-Aubin (reported differently by different sources).

For this specific 2023, published technical details are thin, but the vineyard is typically described as two parcels in Perrières, including one over 50 years old and another planted in 1973 (information cited for other recent vintages). Likewise, élevage details such as modest new oak—15% new barrels is reported for 2022—help frame the house approach, though that figure is not confirmed for 2023.

Critical reception for the 2023 is notably strong. Jasper Morris rates it 94–96 points, an excellent early score for a Puligny premier cru, signaling both quality and potential. Morris characterizes the wine in line with what many expect from Perrières: a style that reads as “elegant and mineral” (Jasper Morris), with the site’s hallmark emphasis on structure and stony intensity rather than overt richness.

Broader 2023 context from Puligny and neighboring vineyards suggests a generally successful year: Jean Chartron describes “healthy fruit” and “good balance between acidity and fruit,” while also noting conditions “not far from 2022,” albeit with more rain and higher harvest-time temperatures (Jean Chartron, reported by *World of Fine Wine*). Another comment from the same report sums up the prevailing mood: “quite charming… but a bit fresher” (Jean-Michel Chartron).

Taken together, Les Perrières 2023 looks set to deliver the classic Puligny combination of precision and mineral drive, backed by an outstanding early review and a vintage that many local voices frame as balanced and approachable without losing freshness.