Puligny-Montrachet Clavaillon

Puligny-Montrachet Clavaillon is a sub-region in Puligny-Montrachet, France.

The vineyards are given over to Chardonnay.

Vines root into chalk, clay and limestone.

The climate is continental, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows wines exhibit a chalky.

Quality is codified by the Premier Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine Alain Chavy, Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy and Domaine Leflaive.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry and cream sauces.

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Wines exhibit a chalky.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Premier Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Domaine Alain Chavy Le Clavaillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Chavy Martin Clavaillons, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Gerard Chavy & Fils Clavaillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy Clavaillons, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Leflaive Clavoillon, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry
• Cream sauces

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 10 to 12°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Puligny-Montrachet Clavaillon: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Puligny-Montrachet guide.