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Alvina Pernot - Bâtard-Montrachet 2023

Alvina Pernot - Bâtard-Montrachet 2023

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Tasting Notes

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. Within the Pernot holdings, Alvina and her husband favor earlier-picked fruit. This Batard-Montrachet is sourced from the family, two barrels made in total.

A lime streak in the colour. A little toastiness from the oak., before the fruit rapidly takes over. This is not immediately forthcoming but it is definitely all there, quite a mineral white fruit, not an overly sumptuous Bâtard, but it grows steadily on the palate. Really rather beautifully balanced, indeed distinguished, at the end. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted Oct 2024. 96 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy.

From two plots located on the Chassagne and Puligny side, the 2023 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a taut, fresh, mineral-driven bouquet with plenty of coiled-up energy. The palate is also fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity. It is more penetrating and citric than the Bienvenues, with a lick of salinity on the finish urging you back for another sip. This is a very impressive Batard-Montrachet that will give 20+ years of pleasure. 96 points, Neal Martin, Vinous.  100% Chardonnay.

What we say

"Alvina Pernot is one of the most exciting new producers to hit our shores. From a phenomenal winemaking family, her style is precise, elegant and delicately reductive."

Technical notes

Alvina and her husband favour earlier-picked fruit and higher-altitude parcels within the large Pernot holdings. For the debut 2018 vintage, Alvina Pernot used no new oak, with all wines aged on their lees, in used barrels mainly from François Frères, until they were racked for bottling.