Domaine Jean Chartron is one of the most prominent, historic landowners in Puligny-Montrachet, having owned several of its holdings for more than 100 years.
This year, I again have the pleasure of tasting with Jean-Michel Chartron, who is running this fine estate with his sister Anne-Laure Chartron Malassagne.
Domaine Jean Chartron in more depth
Domaine Jean Chartron has a long historical background, having been established in 1859. It has a unique portfolio of vineyards that includes three famous clos: Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Pucelle, Puligny-Montrachet Clos du Caillerets, and Chevalier-Montrachet Clos des Chevaliers.
The estate, after problems with inheritance taxes in the 1980s and 1990s, has entered a more stable period under the leadership of Jean-Michel Chartron, and this has led to tremendous quality improvements over the past several years.
Domaine Chartron has a lovely portfolio of vineyards, and I have recently dove into this treasure.
Tasting the 2023s at Domaine Chartron
The 2023s are very refined at Domaine Chartron … the phenolic ripeness, in most cases, is close to perfect … and this gives you some truly lovely 2023s.
Chartron has, like Roulot, manned up on the pickers, and let’s face it … this does help a lot on the presition of the 2023s.
This helps the freshness and energy in the 2023s … but let’s face it: Cool vintages in Burgundy are not on the menu these days – sadly. But with the 2023s from Chartron we will survive.
To the tasting notes! You know the drill…
Tasting notes from May 6th 2025
Domaine Jean Chartron Bourgogne Vielles Vignes 2023
The Chartron Bourgogne VV is a lively and charming wine. The vintage, with its generous character, makes this wine a lovely and charming apéritif as well as a wine for summer food. Very fine phenolic ripeness – enjoyable.
(Drink from 2025) – Good+ – (87p) – 
Domaine Jean Chartron Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2023
This is richer but with a lovely tension. Clearly, a more food-oriented wine and in less of an apéritif style. I prefer the Bourgogne with its vivid freshness, but with fish and chips, this would be my choice.
(Drink from 2025) – Good+ – (86-87p) – 
Domaine Jean Chartron Rully Montmorin 2023
The Rully Montmorin is showing well with its limestone character. It is rich, but there’s still a nice saline note. Crisp and vivid for a Rully … I like what I taste, although many Rullys are not to the Winehog palate. Summer food … spicy summer food is a good combo with this wine.
(Drink from 2025) – Good+ – (86-87p)
Domaine Jean Chartron Santenay Blanc 2023
Lovely salinity … ohh yes, white Santenay always delivers. Lovely phenolic balance, very fresh and delicate fruit. Love the mineral note in this wine … Santenay should be combined with white fish and even oysters as the mineral note in a well-chilled Santenay will make a unique combo with seafoods.
(Drink from 2025) – Very Good – (88p) – 
Domaine Jean Chartron Pernand-Vergelesses 2023
An interesting terroir, as the cool rear side of the Corton hill provides excellent conditions in a hot year such as 2023. Quite reduced (as normal), with vivid, fine acidity – classic Pernand with its citrus, grapey notes. Love these Pernand cuvées as they give a good mineral balance even in hot years. As always, a good choice for a hearty lobster dish.
(Drink from 2025) – Very Good – (88-89p) –
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