Premier Cru Burgundy: Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi ‘Les Puillets’ 2019: best price for this excellent Silver Medal winner in the International Wine Challenge: case of six bottles delivered
£198.00
Silver Medal – International Wine Challenge
Domaine du Château Philipe le Hardi ‘Les Puillets’ is a multiple award-winning Premier Cru Burgundy at a sensible price through the Club Wine Cellar. This spectacular and historic estate, which dates back to the 7th century, was once owned by the first Duc of Burgundy and has an illustrious past. The wines have won a fistful of major trophies, including ‘Mercurey Trophy’, ‘Red Burgundy Trophy’, ‘French Red Trophy’ and ‘International Pinot Noir Trophy’, Decanter Trophy for ‘Best Red Mâconnais & Chalonnais’ and Decanter Platinum Award and recently added the Silver Medal at the prestigious International Wine Channel for this the 2019 vintage.
Award tasting note from the International Wine Challenge judges: ‘Deep purple. Lots of berry fruit—cherry and blackberry, spicy oak. Well structured, lovely graphite edge. Firm tannins. good length.’It’s this quality that makes Domaine du Château Philipe le Hardi such a favourite with Club Members—it’s tremendous value for a Premier Cru Burgundy, and our Members enjoy the best price.
The wines of Domaine du Château Philipe le Hardi (also known as Domaine Le Santenay) are known for their rich palette, thanks to the beautiful split of their vineyards between Cote d’Or and Cote Chalonnaise. The diverse climates and soil quality of these places lend a distinct character to the wines created here on this magnificent property, which dates back to the 9th century. It was owned by Philippe le Hardi, the first Duc of Burgundy, who famously banned the cultivation of Gamay in the Côte d’Or, saying in his edict of 1395 that only Pinot Noir could be used in the production of red wines from the already fabled slopes.
This southeast-facing vineyard produces a warm style of wine, and this, the 2021, is rich with blackberry and red-cherry flavours. Dark ruby in colour, this wine is bright and lifted with excellent concentration. the nose is elegant with aromas of ripe red fruit including cherries and a touch of oak. The palate is full, with great structure and an attractive chewy and grainy character. The finish is long and fresh. Lined with acidity, the wine is still firm, and although young it is drinking well now and it will improve for a decade or longer.
This pure Pinot Noir is produced from hand-harvested domaine-grown grapes from the eight hectare 1er Cru ‘Les Puillets’ vineyard. The wine spent 13 months maturing in French oak barrels (20% new) before being bottled. Drinking beautifully now, it is a great match for grouse, pheasant, venison, goose, duck and more, and it will cellar well for several years.
As a Premier Cru Burgundy it will make an excellent gift for your discerning, wine-loving friends and clients. 100% Pinot Noir. High Environmental Value estate.
Case of six bottles. Free UK mainland delivery.
Non Members £288. CCUK £198 including UK mainland delivery.
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About Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi
Formerly known as Château de Santenay, Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi has a rich history. It initially started as the home or residence of the first Duke of Burgundy, Philippe le Hardi. Philippe had received the duchy from the King of France, his father. He was renowned for forbidding the cultivation and plantation of Gamay in the department of Côte d’Or. The mandate he passed in 1395 stated and ordained that solely Pinot Noir could be used for producing red wines.
Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi features a multi-coloured and flamboyant tiled roof. It depicts the culture and style of the past. The winery serves as one of the most traditional architectural structures of the region.
The vineyards owned by Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi spread across 98 hectares of land. They remain split between the appellations of Mercurey and Côte d’Or. The microclimate of these two terroirs provides diversity and benefits. It helps enhance the quality of the planted grapevines and the harvested fruits. They allow the winery to produce wines that can express and represent the nature and characteristics of their origin in their complete essence. In addition to that, the drinks highlight and offer a desirable intensity, flavour, aroma, and texture.
