Domaine Chavy-Chouet
Bourgogne

The Estate
Hubert Chavy-Chouet is a handsome, agile and disarmingly charming individual with a reputation of being quite the ladies' man.  He might even point out the fact that he closely resembles Bruce Willis, and why not flatter him by agreeing. The day we visited, in January 2006, it was cold and very wintry, and the winery and house, in the middle of Meursault, were covered with a thick layer of new snow.  Hubert was dressed rather punkish-like with zippered jeans, shaved head and two earrings in one ear, with his faithful English Bulldog at his side. Always the joker, he pretended to slip in the snow and nearly drop the bottles of wine he was bringing up from his cellar beneath his house.
Hubert Chavy-Chouet is the seventh generation to make wine in his family. He began his winery in 1982 and his son and daughter are hoping to carry on the family tradition. Chavy-Chouet  is one of the oldest families in Puligny-Montrachet. The Ropiteau family (on his mother's side) is the oldest one in Meursault.


Hubert and his son Romaric


Hubert Chavy and Fran Kysela, January 2007


Domaine Chavy-Chouet under the snow - January 2006

The Vineyard
This is an 11 hectare-domaine (27.17 acres) that produces wine from 15 A.O.C.'s (80% White, 20% Red). The vineyard is divided into 70 parcels planted to vines that are 40 years old or more. He uses Gillet as his cooper, who blends oak from Nevers, Limousin and Allier forests. The barrels receive medium toast.  Hubert does not fine or filter his wines, as he prefers their purity to shine through.

 The Wines

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UPC Code: 7 84585 00472 0
2004 Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Rouge 12/750ml
Pinot Noir from Chantain near Pommard. 
An enticing nose of sweet, ripe red fruits. On the palate there is good fruit, strawberries and raspberries, with a hint of smoky oak. A lusciousness in the mouth with a balancing zippiness make this a great food wine.
National Retail: $22.99 / bottle




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UPC code: 7 84585 00473 7
2008 Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Blanc, “Les Femelottes" 12/750ml
 100% Chardonnay, aged in 2-3 year old barrels.
 Somewhat seductive, like the wine maker himself, this is a charming, rich, focused and delightful white. The wine has a fresh backbone of acidity, clean flavors, and an excellent balance. A most refreshing quaff and one that is great value.
 National Retail: $22.99 / bottle



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UPC code: 7 84585 00903 9
2007 Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Blanc, “Les Saussots” 12/750ml
Sourced from Meursault area. Vanilla, sweet and long flavors. Warm and rich. Very nice wine.


 National Retail: $22.99 / bottle



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 UPC code: 7 84585 00904 6
2006 Chavy-Chouet, Meursault, “Clos des Corvees de Citeaux” 12/750ml
"Clos des Corvees de Citeaux" is a monopole.
Aged in new oak barrels (Allier).  A powerful and elegant white Burgundy; expressive, fresh and fruity with intense and strong flavors.
National Retail: $58.95 / bottle




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 UPC code: 7 84585 00474 4
2007 Chavy-Chouet, Meursault, “Les Narvaux” 12/750ml
100% Chardonnay from extremely steep vineyards. Only natural yeast is used. A smoky, toasty nose followed by rich buttery aromas. Good mouthfeel on the palate with a rich creaminess , excellent balancing acidity and a very  long finish. A stylish wine.
National Retail: $48.95 / bottle

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 UPC code: 7 84585 00835 3
2005 Chavy-Chouet, Meursault, “Les Narvaux” 12/375ml

National Retail: $26.95 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00743 1
 2004 Chavy-Chouet, Meursault, 1er Cru, "Charmes" 12/375ml
100% Chardonnay, a charming wine with buttery and blossom aromas. Round, delicate and harmonious with a long finish.
National Retail: $59.95 / bottle







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UPC code: 7 84585 00742 4
 2005 Chavy-Chouet, Meursault, "Genevrieres" 12/375ml
The Genevrières parcels are located in the heart of Meursault's southern premiers crus. "Genevrieres" takes its name from the presence, years ago, of the juniper bushes which covered its slope, and it is sometimes said that the tang of this aromatic berry can be detected in the wine.
Fruity flavors and typical nutty nuances.
National Retail: $26.95 / bottle



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UPC code: 7 84585 00743 1
 2005 Chavy-Chouet, Meursault, "Casse Têtes" 12/750ml
100% Chardonnay grown on mineral soil in a very stony vineyard.
"Casse Têtes" means "head breaker". If you fall you would break your head on the heavy stones, hence the vineyard name.
Mineral and salty notes on the nose. Richer on the palate but with a steeliness that always shines through. Citrus fruits, a buttery softness and a touch of pain grille add complexity. A lovely long finish rounds this wine off well.
National Retail: $48.95 / bottle



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UPC code: 7 84585 00477 5
 2006 Chavy-Chouet, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru "Chalumeaux" 12/750ml
100% Chardonnay, aged in 100% new French oak, displaying delightful, crisp, mineral aromas intertwined with toasty and vanilla notes. The result is a well balanced and harmonious Puligny of great finesse.
 National Retail: $69.95 / bottle