Henri Prudhon et Fils was founded in Saint-Aubin in the 1940s when Henri Prudhon, the son of a winemaker, started his own estate. Today the 35-acre estate is run by his grandsons, Vincent and Philippe Prudhon. Domaine Henri Prudhon makes many Premier Crus, nearly all Chardonnay. The Premier Cru are primarily from Saint-Aubin, though there are also Premier Cru Chardonnays from parcels in Puligny Montrachet and Chassange Montrachet. The domaine produces one Saint-Aubin red Premier Cru and villages wines. Wine Advocate has called Henri Prudhon “one of the stars of the village of Saint Aubin.”
Puligny-Montrachet, according to Burgundy writer Clive Coates, “is the greatest white wine commune on earth.” Though other reviewers are not always as extravagant in their praise, there is no question that the appellation’s wines are generally the most lauded Chardonnays in the world. Puligny-Montrachet the commune is tiny, with fewer than 500 residents. Yet the appellation named for it has 1,250 acres of vineyards, including 76 acres of Grands Crus and 247 acres of Premiers Crus. Its four famous Grands Crus are Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet. There are 26 Premiers Crus completely or partly in the appellation. The Premiers and Grands Crus vineyards are on slopes that eventually rise to 1,300 feet and become total rock. In his admiration for this appellation, Coates added “The top Montrachets, Chevaliers and Bâtards are wines to drink on bended knees, with heartfelt and humble thanks.”
This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.
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