Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Check the bottle temperature — target serving temperature for a Puligny-Montrachet is 10–12°C (50–54°F). If the bottle is warmer (above ~15°C), chill in an ice bucket for 15–20 minutes. If it's too cold (below 8°C), let rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. Use a wine thermometer if available.

Chill & Inspect

Warm or cool the glasses to room temperature by rinsing briefly with filtered water and wiping dry with a towel. Use clean, residue-free crystal white wine glasses to showcase the wine's aromatics and clarity.

Prepare Glasses

Place the bottle on a flat surface. Using a clean wine key, cut and remove the capsule just below the lip. Wipe the top of the bottle with a towel. Insert the corkscrew centrally, twist in smoothly, and pull the cork out with steady, controlled force to avoid popping. Inspect the cork for any mustiness or abnormal staining; the 2023 should show a clean, healthy cork.

Open the Bottle

Pour a small tasting pour (about 1–2 oz / 30–60 ml) into a glass and examine appearance and aroma. For a young, precise Puligny-Montrachet 2023 described as 'plump, noble, precise,' brief exposure to air can help the wine open. If the wine smells closed or tight, decant into a decanter for 20–30 minutes. If aromatics are expressive and clean, simply serve without decanting.

Evaluate & Decide on Decanting

Hold the bottle at the base and pour with a steady hand. For the host tasting, pour 1–2 oz (30–60 ml) into the host's glass first. For guests, pour 5–6 oz (150–180 ml) per glass. Stop before the shoulder of the glass to allow room for swirling. After the last pour, twist the bottle slightly to avoid drips and wipe the lip with the towel.

Pouring

Present the bottle label to the guest. Mention key tasting phrases: 'plump, noble, precise' — highlight the wine's fullness (plump), refined Burgundian character (noble), and focused acidity and minerality (precise). Encourage guests to look, swirl, smell, and taste: note pale gold color, white flower and stone fruit aromas, delicate citrus, saline minerality, and a precise, lingering finish.

Presentation & Tasting Notes

Bring soft-ripened cheese to room temperature (30 minutes) and arrange with Comté on a wooden board. Toast sourdough slices until golden, brush lightly with butter, and keep warm. Offer small knives for spreading; these cheeses complement the wine's texture and nutty, saline notes.

Cheese & Crostini

Pat scallops dry and season lightly with salt. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of neutral oil. Sear scallops 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden crust forms and the interior is just opaque. Finish with a small zest of lemon and serve immediately. These delicate shellfish harmonize with the wine's plump fruit and precise acidity.

Seared Scallops

Serve blanched baby carrots or lightly roasted fingerling potatoes seasoned with a touch of butter and sea salt. Their subtle sweetness and texture work well with the wine's minerality and weight.

Vegetable Accents

Chavy-Martin Les Charmes Puligny-Montrachet 2023 (bottle)

Filtered water (for rinsing glass)

Ice (optional, for short decanting if warm)

Crystal white wine glasses (clean, room temperature)

Wine key / corkscrew

Decanter (optional)

Wine thermometer (optional)

Towel or cloth napkin

Soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie or Coulommiers), sliced

Aged Comté or Gruyère, thinly sliced

Lightly buttered sourdough crostini

Seared scallops (medium), lightly seasoned

Lemon zest (for scallops)

Blanched baby carrots or lightly roasted fingerling potatoes

Chavy-Martin, Les Charmes, Puligny-Montrachet, 2023

Make Chavy-Martin, Les Charmes, Puligny-Montrachet, 2023 Recipe in just 40m. plump, noble, precise

Chavy-Martin, Les Charmes, Puligny-Montrachet, 2023

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