2005 Borgeot Puligny-Montrachet Les Champs Gains

Domaine Borgeot is a third generation estate in Remigny, a few kilometers from Santenay. The 50-acre estate is run by brothers Pascal and Laurent Borgeot. The brothers make red and white wines, including a Bouzeron, the only village appellation of the Aligote grape. The also produce village and Premier Cru wines in Chassange-Montrachet, as well as village and Premier Cru wines from Santenay, Puligny Montrachet and Meursault.

Les Champ Gain is a 32-Acre acre Premier Cru vineyard in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation of Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is up the slope and west of many of the appellation’s Premier Cru vineyards, and in fact wasn’t farmed as a vineyard until the mid-20th century, when the land was cleared of rocks and scrub. The elevation is 300 to 380 meters.

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.