Jacques Carillon

Domaine Jacques Carillon is a family estate based in Puligny-Montrachet, with roots in the village stretching back several centuries. The Carillon family has cultivated vines in Puligny since at least the sixteenth century, making it one of the appellation’s long-established winegrowing families. Jacques worked for many years alongside his father François before Domaine François Carillon was divided between Jacques and his brother François in 2010. Jacques subsequently established his own domaine, continuing to work a collection of family vineyards centred on Puligny-Montrachet.

The domaine covers around 5.5 hectares, with Chardonnay forming the heart of production. Its holdings include Bourgogne Blanc and Puligny-Montrachet alongside an impressive collection of Premiers Crus, including Les Perrières, Les Referts and Les Champs Canet. Jacques also owns a small parcel in Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. The fragmented nature of these holdings results in small quantities from individual vineyards, with each cuvée vinified separately to preserve its identity.

Vineyard work is traditional and meticulous, with particular attention to maintaining healthy soils and controlling yields. Grapes are harvested by hand and vinification follows the classical methods of Puligny-Montrachet. Fermentation and élevage take place in oak barrels, generally with a restrained proportion of new wood, followed by further ageing before bottling. The objective is not to create an overtly rich or oaky style, but to preserve acidity, precision and the differences between individual terroirs.

The wines are typically classical Puligny-Montrachet: focused, mineral and relatively restrained when young. Citrus and orchard fruit are often accompanied by floral, stony and lightly reductive notes, with fine acidity providing structure and length. The Premiers Crus gain depth and texture without sacrificing tension, while Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet adds greater concentration and complexity. Jacques Carillon remains a relatively understated producer, but among Bourgogne enthusiasts the domaine is highly regarded for precise, traditional Chardonnay with a strong sense of place.