Puligny Montrachet Domaine Bzikot Sylvain, 2022

Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Bzikot Sylvain 2022 is a fine example of modern white Burgundy: precise, mineral-driven and beautifully expressive of its terroir. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, it balances purity of fruit with the subtle luxury of well-judged oak, offering a polished yet characterful style. As one of the most respected villages in the Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet has long been synonymous with some of the world’s greatest white wines, and this cuvée from Domaine Bzikot Sylvain fits squarely into that tradition.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet shows a pale lemon to light gold color with bright, youthful reflections. The nose is refined and layered, opening with citrus notes of lemon zest and pomelo, followed by white peach, crisp pear and green apple. Subtle hints of white flowers, almond, fresh butter and a delicate toastiness from oak add complexity, supported by a chalky, mineral edge typical of Puligny. On the palate, this wine is focused and elegant, with a fine, linear acidity that keeps the generous fruit in perfect balance. Flavors of citrus and stone fruit are joined by nuances of hazelnut, brioche and a saline, stony character that lingers on the finish. The texture is both silky and precise, with good concentration without heaviness. Enjoyable in its youth for its vibrancy and clarity, it has the structure to develop more complexity over the next 5–8 years, gaining additional nutty and honeyed notes with bottle age.

Production
Domaine Bzikot Sylvain’s Puligny-Montrachet comes from vineyards rooted in classic Burgundian limestone and clay soils, which are key to the appellation’s hallmark tension and minerality. The 2022 harvest was carried out with close attention to ripeness, ensuring healthy, optimally mature Chardonnay berries, often picked by hand to preserve fruit integrity. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, to bring subtle structure rather than overt oak dominance. The wine typically undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged on fine lees for added texture and complexity, with careful bâtonnage and temperature control to maintain freshness and finesse before bottling.

Food & Serving
This Puligny-Montrachet is a natural partner for refined dishes such as butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, turbot or sole with a beurre blanc, and roasted chicken with morel cream sauce. It also works beautifully with fine cheeses like Comté, aged Gruyère or mild goat’s cheese, and with simple yet elegant preparations like grilled white asparagus or mushroom risotto. Serve chilled but not too cold, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow the aromas to fully open. A brief decanting of 20–30 minutes can help the wine reveal additional layers of complexity, especially in its first few years after release.

Producer
Domaine Bzikot Sylvain is a family-run estate based in Puligny-Montrachet, where it has steadily built a reputation for producing precise, terroir-driven white Burgundies. Over the years, the domaine has focused on attentive vineyard work and thoughtful, minimally interventionist winemaking to let each parcel speak clearly of its origins. With holdings in some of the most respected terroirs in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Bzikot Sylvain has become a trusted name among Burgundy enthusiasts seeking authenticity and value within this prestigious village. Their wines are appreciated for their balance of classic Puligny minerality with approachable, modern elegance.