Benoit Ente, Puligny-Montrachet, 2023

What is this wine? Benoît Ente is a small but highly regarded vigneron in Puligny-Montrachet, known for crafting some of the purest, most precise white Burgundies in the Côte de Beaune. Farming is meticulous, yields are low, and cellar work is minimal, with a focus on expressing terroir through Chardonnay. His village-level Puligny-Montrachet comes from several parcels within the commune, combining fruit from younger and older vines to give a benchmark expression of the appellation. The 2023 vintage is noted for its energy, freshness, and balance. Why get this wine? Benoît Ente’s wines are among the most sought-after in Burgundy, with demand consistently outstripping supply. His Puligny-Montrachet is a reference point for the village, offering crystalline minerality, tension, and depth that rivals premier cru bottlings from less meticulous producers. For Burgundy lovers, securing a bottle from Ente is both a privilege and a guarantee of quality. What does this wine taste like? Foc