Christian Cholet-Pelletier

Puligny-Montrachet

9.110 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

@Delectable this is Domaine Christian Cholet-Pelletier Pulgny-Montrachet.

White Burgundy & white cheeses...all in.

Beautiful, round, lush with viscosity. Honey, stone fruits-natural & some dry, apricot dry dominate pineapple flesh, lemon, lime zest, slightly bruised pear, granular minerals, chalk, white spice with hints to white pepper, sea fossils, saline, teasing brown sugar, touch of old woodiness with yellow flowers, greens, jasmine & spring flowers with perfect dripping acidity and a beautifully balanced, smartly polish finish with excellent taste guild and excellent persistence.

Really prefer the 12-13% ABV. This is 13%.

@Delectable this is Domaine Christian Cholet-Pelletier Pulgny-Montrachet.

White Burgundy & white cheeses...all in.

Beautiful, round, lush with viscosity. Honey, stone fruits-natural & some dry, apricot dry dominate pineapple flesh, lemon, lime zest, slightly bruised pear, granular minerals, chalk, white spice with hints to white pepper, sea fossils, saline, teasing brown sugar, touch of old woodiness with yellow flowers, greens, jasmine & spring flowers with perfect dripping acidity and a beautifully balanced, smartly polish finish with excellent taste guild and excellent persistence.

Really prefer the 12-13% ABV. This is 13%.

Dec 19th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

First time having this largely under the radar producer in the US.

The nose reveals; lots of green and golden apple, Meyer lemon, lime candy, ripe pineapple, touch of white peach, green melon, butter, cream, honeysuckle, waxy notes, caramel, sea fossils, saline, mixed greens, light herbaceous notes, limestone, white spice, citrus blooms and yellow lilies.

The body is full, rich, lush and waxy. It has excellent mouthfeel. Especially, at around $40. Green and golden apple, Meyer lemon, lime candy, ripe pineapple, touch of white peach, green melon, butter, buttered popcorn, cream, honeysuckle to full honey, waxy notes, caramel, sea fossils, saline, mixed greens, light herbaceous notes, limestone, gritty/edgy, gray, volcanic minerals, really nice, powdery chalkiness, more white spice on the palate with some heat, citrus blooms and yellow lilies. The round acidity is beautiful. The long, rich, lush, waxy, rich, nicely balanced finish persists endlessly. Excellent wine for the money. Just misses 94.

Happy 4th of July eve to everyone in the US.

Photos of Puligny-Montrachet vineyard, surrounding town and beautiful Chardonnay fruit.

First time having this largely under the radar producer in the US.

The nose reveals; lots of green and golden apple, Meyer lemon, lime candy, ripe pineapple, touch of white peach, green melon, butter, cream, honeysuckle, waxy notes, caramel, sea fossils, saline, mixed greens, light herbaceous notes, limestone, white spice, citrus blooms and yellow lilies.

The body is full, rich, lush and waxy. It has excellent mouthfeel. Especially, at around $40. Green and golden apple, Meyer lemon, lime candy, ripe pineapple, touch of white peach, green melon, butter, buttered popcorn, cream, honeysuckle to full honey, waxy notes, caramel, sea fossils, saline, mixed greens, light herbaceous notes, limestone, gritty/edgy, gray, volcanic minerals, really nice, powdery chalkiness, more white spice on the palate with some heat, citrus blooms and yellow lilies. The round acidity is beautiful. The long, rich, lush, waxy, rich, nicely balanced finish persists endlessly. Excellent wine for the money. Just misses 94.

Happy 4th of July eve to everyone in the US.

Photos of Puligny-Montrachet vineyard, surrounding town and beautiful Chardonnay fruit.

Jul 4th, 2019
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Thanks @Max Kogod for the money you can't beat this baby batard. Lovely expression of puligny. Great focus and beautifully clean / ripe fruit. I would not hesitate to buy this again. What a great find from kogod wine merchant

Thanks @Max Kogod for the money you can't beat this baby batard. Lovely expression of puligny. Great focus and beautifully clean / ripe fruit. I would not hesitate to buy this again. What a great find from kogod wine merchant

Oct 10th, 2018
Max Reichwage

Delightfully crisp!

Delightfully crisp!

Jun 13th, 2017
John Osgood

Nice stuff from @Max Kogod Love the lean, high acid flavor profile and the 2014 vintage.

Nice stuff from @Max Kogod Love the lean, high acid flavor profile and the 2014 vintage.

Feb 3rd, 2019
Patrick Arres

Magnum 2003 still very good , diner with Denis , Vincent & Cathy

Magnum 2003 still very good , diner with Denis , Vincent & Cathy

Apr 3rd, 2018
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

John had this 5 years ago

John had this 5 years ago

Oct 7th, 2018
Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.5

Max had this 9 years ago

Max had this 9 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2014
Michael Schultz

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

May 29th, 2014
Florence Cholet

Florence had this 11 years ago

Florence had this 11 years ago

Aug 3rd, 2013