Alvina Pernot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'Peux Bois' 2022

An exciting new arrival on the scene in the Côte de Beaune is Alvina Pernot, granddaughter of Paul Pernot of Domaine Paul Pernot and cousin of Philippe Pernot of Domaine Pernot Belicard. After working for three years at her grandfather's Domaine, Alvina and her husband, Philippe Abadie, set up a tiny Domaine and Maison in Puligny-Montrachet. For the debut 2018 vintage, Alvina Pernot used no new oak, with all wines aged on their lees, in used barrels, until they were racked for bottling. 

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru comes from Alvina Pernot's own parcel and contains a little more new oak than the other cuvees. This is not obvious on the mild-mannered nose, well defined with citrus fruit, apple blossom and a touch of white peach. The palate is very well-balanced with a very effective reduction. It's tensile and razor-sharp with a lovely twist of bitter lemon, imparting tension on the finish. Superb. 94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous. 100% Chardonnay.