Description

Puligny-Montrachet Rouge 1978 “Le Trézin” – Domaine Blondeau-Danne

A Rare Red Expression from a Land Known for White Wines

This 1978 Puligny-Montrachet Rouge “Le Trézin”, produced by Domaine Blondeau-Danne, is a true rarity — a red wine from a village today almost exclusively known for its whites. The “Le Trézin” climat, perched on the cooler upper slopes of Puligny-Montrachet, is now famed for producing mineral-driven Chardonnay. But in the 1970s, some parcels still yielded elegant, high-altitude Pinot Noir, offering freshness and finesse.

The 1978 vintage is one of the greatest of the decade in Burgundy, yielding red wines of structure, balance, and remarkable aging potential.

Today, this wine shows a brick-tinted robe, clear and delicately aged. The nose is subtle and evolved, with notes of stewed red berries, forest floor, dried rose petals, soft spices, aged leather, and black tea. On the palate, it is harmonious and finely textured, with mellow tannins, and a long, fresh finish marked by minerality and graceful persistence.

This 1978 Puligny Rouge “Le Trézin” is a forgotten chapter in the viticultural history of the Côte de Beaune — a rare and delicate Pinot Noir that will delight lovers of mature, authentic red Burgundy, and those curious to taste a piece of Puligny’s red-wine past.

Caractéristiques

Castle / Estate / House	Domaine Blondeau-Danne
Designation	Chassagne-Montrachet / Puligny-Montrachet
Capacity (cl)	75
Color	Red
Vintage (year)	1978
Référence	C14r-2