2018 Domaine Ente Benoit En La Richarde Puligny-Montrachet Blanc 1.5L

2018 Domaine Benoît Ente En La Richarde: Puligny-Montrachet Cut Magnum

The 2018 Domaine Benoît Ente En La Richarde Puligny-Montrachet Blanc 1.5L Magnum captures the thrilling mineral energy of Burgundy’s elite white terroir. In particular, En La Richarde directly borders Chevalier-Montrachet, sharing its steep, stony limestone profile. In addition, the sunny 2018 harvest produced rich fruit depth, fine texture, and vibrant energy in large format.

Tasting Notes for 2018 Benoît Ente En La Richarde

The wine opens with energetic aromas of crisp green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and pulverized flint. Furthermore, delicate notes of toasted hazelnut, wet chalk, and sea spray emerge as the wine breathes. On the palate, laser-like acidity cuts through a beautifully textured mid-palate of fresh citrus. Consequently, the finish lingers with mouthwatering tension, stony grip, and profound saline purity.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Benoît Ente

• Vintage: 2018

• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Climat: En La Richarde (Folatières)

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Format: 1.5L Magnum

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2040

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Benoît Ente was established in 1997 in Puligny-Montrachet by Benoît Ente, brother of legendary Meursault vigneron Arnaud Ente. Specifically, Benoît transitioned to organic farming and revolutionized his cellar style by shifting away from heavy oak toward tensile mineral purity. Moreover, En La Richarde is universally regarded as his finest terroir.

Today, Benoît Ente is celebrated among the leading masters of modern white Burgundy. As a result, this 2018 magnum delivers Grand Cru-level complexity and ageworthy precision.