Pierre Vincent Puligny-Montrachet 2023 is the first personal signature of a charismatic winemaker who has shaped modern Burgundy from behind the scenes. After years at the helm of Domaine Leflaive and Domaine de la Vougeraie, Pierre Vincent decided to establish his own winery, and Puligny-Montrachet 2023 marks the first bottling of this new chapter.
Notably, this label is considered to reach Premier Cru quality, despite being Village-level, and has received 92 points from Tim Atkin MW. After two decades at top wineries such as Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Leflaive, Pierre Vincent chose to follow his own path. In 2023, along with two friends, he acquired the former Domaine des Terres de Velle in Auxey-Duresses and renamed it
Domaine Pierre Vincent. The estate spans seven hectares with very old vines, producing 20 different cuvées. The previous owners took good care of the land, following organic practices, even without certification. Pierre plans to transition to biodynamic farming, having seen firsthand its positive effects on both vineyard and wine (both Vougeraie and Leflaive are biodynamic).
Pierre Vincent Puligny-Montrachet 2023 is one of the first bottlings from his own winery and marks a brilliant beginning, setting the bar high for the future. His winemaking philosophy remains consistent with what he practiced at Leflaive: emphasis on terroir, manual harvesting, ambient yeasts, and subtle use of oak. Pierre Vincent Puligny-Montrachet 2023 comes from two small vineyard plots: Les Nosroyes (planted in 1952), located below the 1er Cru Perrières, with limestone and stony soils, and Les Levrons (planted in 1981), below the 1er Cru Les Referts, with clay-rich limestone soils. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks and continues in oak
barrels. New oak is limited to 10%, preserving the varietal character of the wine. After completing malolactic conversion in oak, the wine matures there for 12 months, followed by an additional 6 months in stainless steel tanks for natural stabilization. The result is elegant, vibrant, and full of freshness—just as its creator intended.
Enjoy the luxury of a Puligny-Montrachet with a glass of Pierre Vincent Puligny-Montrachet 2023!
