Puligny-Montrachet, Les Enseigneres
⏳ Drinking Window
2010 - 2016
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea bass, roasted chicken with tarragon, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Roux Père et Fils, nestled in the historic village of Saint-Aubin, has spent generations mastering the delicate art of white Burgundy. The estate's white wines, crafted primarily from Chardonnay, reflect the complex mosaic of Burgundy's limestone-rich terroirs. Historically, Saint-Aubin was overshadowed by its famous neighbors, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, but pioneering families like the Rouxs helped elevate the appellation to world-class status. Their white winemaking philosophy combines traditional barrel fermentation and aging with careful lees contact, preserving the vibrant acidity and intense minerality characteristic of the Côte de Beaune. This results in wines defined by elegant citrus, white flower, and subtle toasted brioche notes, capturing the pure, unadorned essence of Burgundian Chardonnay.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1885 by Louis Fernand Roux in the Côte de Beaune village of Saint-Aubin, Domaine Roux Père et Fils has developed over five generations into one of Burgundy's most extensive family-owned estates. Under the stewardship of brothers Mathieu and Sébastien Roux, the domaine manages more than 70 hectares of proprietary vineyards spanning over 120 lieux-dits across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. The viticultural foundation relies on sustainable farming (lutte raisonnée) across predominantly south- and southeast-facing limestone and marl slopes. In the cellar, parcel-by-parcel vinification highlights site precision, balancing classical French oak maturation with contemporary aging in stainless steel and terracotta amphorae to preserve pure fruit vibrancy and minerality. Signature benchmark labels include the mineral-rich Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Cortons, Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, and structured regional benchmarks such as Les Murelles and Côte de Nuits Village Pinot Noirs.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay