Jean Chartron Clos de la Pucelle Puligny Montrachet 2015

Jean Chartron Clos de la Pucelle Puligny Montrachet 2015 is a 750ml Premier Cru white Burgundy made from 100% Chardonnay at 13.5% ABV. This monopole vineyard expression — exclusively owned by Domaine Jean Chartron — earned a Coup de Cœur and two stars (remarquable) from the prestigious Guide Hachette, underscoring its exceptional quality within the 2015 vintage.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13.5%  |  Origin: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy, France  |  Vintage: 2015  |  Producer: Domaine Jean Chartron

Production & Heritage

Domaine Jean Chartron is a storied Burgundy estate based in Puligny-Montrachet, holding some of the village's most prized vineyard parcels. Clos de la Pucelle is a walled monopole — a single site entirely owned by the domaine — sitting adjacent to the renowned Les Pucelles Premier Cru. The 2015 was fermented entirely in barrel using 30% new oak and 70% barrels aged between one and five years, then matured on fine lees for 12 months in barrel followed by 4 months in tank, a regimen designed to build texture while preserving the vineyard's characteristic minerality.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with heady scents of flowering linden and acacia, moving into lemon blossom and crème pâtissière. Apple, pear, and vanillin oak weave through chalky soil tones, creating a fine aromatic constellation that signals both ripeness and restraint.

Taste: On the palate, the wine enters pure and full-bodied with a crisp attack. The mid-palate reveals lovely depth, with ripe stone fruit and pastry-like sweetness held in check by good acidity and mineral drive. Fine focus and grip carry through each sip, supported by a subtle but persistent salinity.

Finish: The finish is long and measured, with a textured, almost chalky mouthfeel that lingers. Faint notes of lemon zest, vanilla, and wet stone emerge on the close, reinforcing the wine's mineral backbone.

How to Drink Clos de la Pucelle 2015

This Premier Cru is best served at 12–14°C (54–57°F) in a large white Burgundy glass to let the aromatics unfold fully. Decanting for 20–30 minutes can help open the wine's layered complexity. While this is fundamentally a wine for drinking neat with focused attention, its richness and structure allow it to anchor a meal beautifully.

Best For

• Celebrating a milestone anniversary or personal achievement
• Gifting a Burgundy collector who values monopole rarity
• Pairing with an elevated multi-course seafood dinner
• Adding mature white Burgundy depth to a cellar collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Clos de la Pucelle 2015 taste like? It presents a full-bodied Chardonnay profile of ripe pear, lemon blossom, and crème pâtissière layered over a chalky mineral backbone. The 2015 vintage delivers generous mid-palate richness balanced by crisp acidity and fine salinity.

How does Clos de la Pucelle compare to Domaine Leflaive Les Pucelles? Both wines come from adjacent Premier Cru parcels in Puligny-Montrachet and share a mineral, limestone-driven character. Clos de la Pucelle is a monopole exclusively owned by Jean Chartron, offering a singular expression of its terroir, whereas Domaine Leflaive's Les Pucelles is generally considered among the most celebrated (and more expensive) Puligny Premier Crus.

Is Clos de la Pucelle 2015 good for sipping neat? Absolutely — this is a wine built for contemplative drinking, with enough aromatic complexity, textural depth, and acidity to reward careful attention over the course of a glass.

Where is Clos de la Pucelle made? It is produced by Domaine Jean Chartron in the village of Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. The Clos de la Pucelle vineyard is a walled monopole Premier Cru site within the appellation.

What foods pair well with Clos de la Pucelle 2015? Roasted lobster with drawn butter complements the wine's richness and salinity. Seared scallops with cauliflower purée echo its creamy mid-palate. Comté cheese aged 18–24 months mirrors its nutty, mineral qualities. Roast chicken with tarragon jus pairs naturally with the wine's body and acidity. A simple sole meunière allows the wine's terroir character to take center stage.

What sizes does Clos de la Pucelle come in? The standard release is available in 750ml bottles.

Is Clos de la Pucelle 2015 worth the price? As a monopole Premier Cru from an esteemed Puligny-Montrachet domaine, it positions in the premium tier of white Burgundy. The combination of monopole exclusivity, Guide Hachette Coup de Cœur recognition, and the generous 2015 vintage makes it a strong value proposition relative to neighboring top-flight Puligny bottlings.

Why Clos de la Pucelle 2015?

Monopole status is rare in Burgundy — and rarer still in Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru — making Clos de la Pucelle a genuinely singular wine that cannot be replicated by any other producer. The Guide Hachette awarded this expression a Coup de Cœur alongside two stars, a distinction reserved for wines of remarkable quality. The 2015 vintage in Burgundy delivered ripe, concentrated fruit balanced by natural acidity, and Chartron's careful lees aging and restrained use of new oak allow the vineyard's chalky minerality to shine through. For anyone seeking an authentic, site-specific white Burgundy with a proven track record from critics and a devoted community following, this bottling stands on its own merits.