The 2021 Domaine Jacques Carillon Puligny-Montrachet is a particularly interesting 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, with an unusual composition that sets it apart from the domaine’s other village vintages. The Carillon family’s winemaking roots in Puligny date back to 1520, and Jacques continues that heritage through a small collection of estate vineyards. Following severe frost losses in 2021, he combined fruit from different appellation levels: according to William Kelley, this bottling contains approximately 80% Premier Cru fruit and 20% village fruit, despite carrying a village label. This makes it a distinctive opportunity to explore Carillon’s vineyards through a single, vintage-specific blend.
