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Demessey

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts'

France Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts' White Chardonnay

full-bodied, dry and refined white with discreet oak

Facts about the wine

Winery
Demessey
Grapes
Chardonnay
Region
France / Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts'
Wine style
White · White
Alcohol content
13%
Body
Full
Acidity
Medium
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

This Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Referts is a Côte de Beaune Chardonnay, usually full in texture yet restrained in expression. Expect ripe orchard fruit and citrus alongside hazelnut, butter and discreet oak; the exact balance of freshness and ripeness varies with the vintage. The finish is generally mineral and finely drawn.

Style
full-bodied, dry and refined white with discreet oak
Serving temperature
10–12 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now, but usually capable of 5–10 years of cellaring; strong vintages may go longer.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • lemon
  • white peach
  • ripe apple
  • hazelnut
  • butter
  • limestone

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • turbot or sole with beurre blanc
  • lobster or langoustines
  • seared scallops
  • creamy chicken with morels
  • Brillat-Savarin or mature Comté
  • Pasta
  • Rich Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Soft Cheese
  • Cured Meat

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2020
  • 2018
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1998
  • 1997
  • 1996
  • 1994
  • 1992
  • 1979

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

4,0
4,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 19998 Sep 2026

About Demessey

Demessey is a Burgundy house offering wines from established Côte de Beaune appellations. Puligny-Montrachet is a classic source of Chardonnay combining tension, chalky minerality and the capacity to develop in bottle. Les Referts, on the southern side of the appellation, often gives more generous, broader Premier Cru wines.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.