Benoit Ente Les Folatieres En La Richarde, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France 2023

Benoit Ente is the younger brother to Arnaud Ente, one of the greatest chardonnay producers in the world, but if he continues on his current trajectory he won’t be known as the “other” Ente for long.

While Benoit has been making wine since the late 80s, it wasn’t until 1997 that he was able to acquire his own vineyards. He inherited less than 4 hectares almost exclusively in Puligny‐Montrachet, as well as small plots in Chassagne‐Montrachet and Meursault.

En la Richarde is an exceptional parcel, a true gem at the border of the Grands Crus. It represents only 4% of the Folatières appellation and rests on dense limestone bedrock, which emerges in certain areas. Its altitude varies between 277 and 294 meters.