Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru 'Les Referts', Domaine d'Alussia, 2023

An address on a new trajectory and definitely a name to watch - we are excited to introduce Domaine d'Alussia for the first time to Honest Grapes club members.

Winemaker Alexandra Wilson joined the domaine in August 2024, bringing valuable experience from her time with Benjamin Leroux and, before that, fellow Australian winemaker Jane Eyre. The team also benefits from the expertise of Bernard Zito, a renowned consultant and specialist in organic and biodynamic viticulture, aptly described by Winehog's Steen Öhman as “The Swiss Army knife of the Burgundy wine world.”

The domaine combines its own vineyards with contracts from trusted growers, offering a diverse range of wines. Notable holdings include a vineyard in Aloxe-Corton near the winery and three Premier Cru sites: Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pommard, and a prized 0.3-hectare plot in Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Referts'.

"Proudly domaine since 2015 – south-facing and situated on the Meursault-Puligny border, this wine is a richer expression of Puligny-Montrachet. Pressed directly to stainless steel for alcoholic fermentation and then into barrel. The nose has a complexity of scents from blossom, flint, lemongrass, marzipan, roasted cashew and vanilla. The richer aromas carry through to the palate with good concentration and tension. Our Les Referts benefits from a longer élévage (18 months) compared to our other whites."
Winemaker's note