2022 Puligny- Montrachet, Sylvain Bzikot - Burgundy
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The 2022 Puligny‑Montrachet by Domaine Sylvain Bzikot is a classy expression of white Burgundy, coming from the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy — a region with limestone and marl soils, which imbue its Chardonnays with that signature mineral spine and elegance. Bzikot owns ~15 hectares in and around Puligny‑Montrachet, producing not just village wines but also Premier Cru, with his family having acquired land parcel by parcel since Sylvain’s grandfather arrived from Poland just before WWII.
In 2022, the vintage in Burgundy (especially in Puligny) was fairly generous though with cooler moments; the wines tend to show freshness and precision rather than extreme ripeness. Bzikot’s Puligny‑Montrachet 2022 is matured in a mix of oak and stainless steel, with roughly half in one‑year‑old barrels and the rest in inert vessels to preserve freshness.
On the nose you’ll find upfront notes of nectarine, peach and honeysuckle, with crisp citrus tones. On the palate, there’s a mid‑palate richness: buttery and hazelnut nuances, honeyed tones, yet balanced by lively acidity and a clean, mineral finish. Some may also detect fresh citrus zest, white flowers, maybe a touch of oak spice but it remains elegant rather than overblown.
Food pairing-wise, this wine is beautiful with coastal seafood: seared scallops, lobster in butter, or a classic roast guinea fowl with wild mushrooms. It also works well with creamy poultry dishes, or soft cheeses such as Comté. If you want contrast, try something with acidity to balance the richness: lemon‑buttered fish or charred white meats.
If you like, I can pull up some ratings and show how this compares with other domaines in the 2022 vintage — good for seeing relative value.