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Domaine Jacques Carillon

Domaine Jacques Carillon was established in 2010 when the historic Louis Carillon estate split between siblings — Jacques taking the white wine parcels and Louis Carillon (and his sons) retaining other holdings. Jacques Carillon had been winemaker at the family domaine for decades before this separation. The resulting estate focuses almost exclusively on Puligny-Montrachet, with village-level Puligny and three Premier Cru sites: Les Perrières, Les Referts, and Combettes, plus the crown jewel, a tiny parcel of Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. At auction, the estate averages $247 per bottle across 126 lots, with prices ranging from $66 to $1,195. The Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet commands the highest prices and is the most auction-sought cuvée. Jacques Carillon's direct experience at the original domaine and the prestige of the Puligny-Montrachet terroir drive steady auction demand. The domaine was among the first post-split releases to establish a strong following, with the inaugural 2011 and 2012 vintages quickly becoming collector pieces.