From his five-and-a-half hectares of prime real estate in Puligny-Montrachet—with a sliver in Chassagne-Montrachet—Jacques Carillon produces among the most focused, mineral-drenched, age-worthy white wines in the Côte de Beaune. The Carillon family traces its viticultural roots in Puligny back to the sixteenth century. There are documents from 1520 attesting to the presence in that locale of Jehan Carillon. The estate has always been run with a scrupulous regard and respect for the traditions of Burgundy. Now, beginning with the 2010 vintage, the estate has been divided in two, to be shared between Jacques and Francois, the two sons of Louis Carillon.

The Carillons have always applied the most rigorous standards to their work in the vineyards, affecting a near organic methodology. No herbicides are used; the earth is turned by plow and by hand, the vines are pruned short to control production, a severe debudding is practiced, and a green harvest is practiced when deemed necessary.

The vinification and aging is done in oak barrels. A pressing and settling from 12 to 18 hours is done prior to racking the juice to barrel, where the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur. Aging is done on the fine lees for one year.Jacques Carillon’s style is very classic in all its nuances, balanced between power, refinement and mineral sophistication, characteristic of its terroirs.