Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2023

This vineyard carries the local nickname Petit Bâtard on account of its similar clay-rich soils and the quality and texture of the wines it routinely delivers—both reminiscent of the nearby Grand Cru, Bâtard-Montrachet. The Bachelet brothers farm a 0.45-hectare parcel of 40-year-old vines near the top of the slope (next door to Sauzet’s) under Les Combettes Premier Cru. The soils here are very stony, which brings generosity and flesh, but there’s no shortage of mineral charge and chewy extract. It was raised entirely in 350-litre barrels, 25% new.