Domaine François CarillonFrance
Domaine François Carillon has proven to be not only a worthy successor to the much-loved wines of François’ father, Louis Carillon, but one of the most exciting producers in Puligny-Montrachet today.
Wine Region
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Vineyard
Domaine François Carillon
Sitting in the very centre of the village of Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine François Carillon was established following the retirement of Louis Carillon, whose vineyards were divided between François and his brother Jacques.
François Carillon is the 16th generation of a winemaking family which traces its Burgundian roots back to 1520. Since his domaine’s inaugural vintage in 2010, he has proven to be not only a worthy successor to the much-loved wines of his father but is one of the most exciting producers in Puligny-Montrachet today.
The wines hit the sweet spot between pristine fruit, precise acidity and textural richness, which we adore.
Corney & Barrow is the exclusive UK agent, and we are also proud to work with the wines in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.
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François is the 16th generation of Carillons in Puligny-Montrachet. The family has made wine in Puligny since the 16th century.
2010
Domaine François Carillon was established in the 2010 vintage, after François’ father retired and Domaine Louis Carillon was split between François and his brother Jacques.
1988
François started working with his father in 1988 (he was responsible for the vineyards).
HISTORY
The domaine, which sits in the very centre of the village of Puligny-Montrachet, was established following the retirement of François’ father, the highly regarded Louis Carillon, whose vineyards were divided between François and his brother Jacques. The family has made wine in Puligny since the 16th century. François is the 16th generation of Carillons in Puligny-Montrachet. François started working with his father in 1988 and was responsible for the vineyards. We have been the domaine’s exclusive UK agent since the inaugural 2010 vintage. 2021 is their 12th vintage.
Vineyard
Vineyard
Vineyard
The vineyards were always François' responsibility at his father's domaine. The 6.5 hectares currently in production are farmed to lutte integrée principles; that is organically, but with the option to treat the vines if the circumstances demand it. No weed-killers are used, just ploughing, either by horse or tractor, and a mushroom-based top-dressing. Production is controlled from the outset with a strict pruning regime, followed by de-budding, the vines trained to optimise photosynthesis. The small, dedicated, dynamic team is driven by respect for the vineyard. The estate currently spans Chassagne-Montrachet Premiers Crus, Puligny Premiers Crus, Village Puligny Montrachet and generic Bourgogne.
The Wines
Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Francois Carillon 2022
France Burgundy Carillon (Domaine Francois)
This comes from Les Voillenots, on the Puligny-Montrachet side of the appelation.
- GRAPE Chardonnay
- ABV 13.0%
- CLOSURE Cork
- LAY DOWN 2026 - 2033
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Bourgogne Cote d'Or Pinot Noir Domaine François Carillon 2022
France Burgundy Carillon (Domaine Francois)
This red wine comes from old vine (60+ years old) in Puligny-Montrachet and Corpeau, planted on classic clay-limestone soils. Hand harvested and 100% destemmed, it spends 12 months in 10% new oak barrels. A wintery wine of dark forest fruit, with a cosseting, warming core of resonant bitter cherry fruit and plums.
- GRAPE Pinot Noir
- ABV 13.0%
- CLOSURE Cork
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LAY DOWN
2024 - 2026
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Bourgogne Cote d'Or Chardonnay, Domaine François Carillon 2022
France Burgundy Carillon (Domaine Francois)
This comes from five hectares, spread over various plots in Puligny-Montrachet. Aromas of pastry, hay, white peach and pear lead into a crunchy palate of lovely luminosity.
- GRAPE Chardonnay
- ABV 13.0%
- CLOSURE Cork
- LAY DOWN 2025 - 2029
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