2022 Alvina Pernot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes

Domaine Alvina Pernot and the family history

Alvina Pernot comes from a Burgundian winemaking family and draws on generations of expertise. Based in Puligny-Montrachet, she works with a clear vision: Chardonnay with clarity, nuance, and a pure expression of its origins. The estate manages plots in prominent villages such as Puligny and Meursault. The wines are known for elegance, finesse, and balance, with vinification focused on minimal intervention and maximum precision.

Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes and the terroir

Les Charmes is one of Meursault's most prized Premier Cru vineyards. The slopes consist of calcareous clay with numerous rock inclusions and excellent drainage. This exposure provides abundant morning sun while the nights remain relatively cool. This produces grapes with ripe aromas and retained acidity. The typical profile of Les Charmes combines Meursault roundness with a mineral core and a refined, saline finish.

Vineyard management and harvest

The plots are tended by hand, with careful attention to soil life and biodiversity. Leaf wall management and targeted green harvesting keep yields low and concentration high. Harvesting is done entirely by hand into small crates, at the precise moment when tension and ripeness are in balance. This approach provides a pure, clean base for precise fermentation.

Vinification and maturation 2022

The 2022 Les Charmes is made from 100 percent Chardonnay. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, a short settling period follows, followed by fermentation with a preference for indigenous yeasts. Maturation takes place in oak barrels with a modest proportion of new wood, ensuring the focus remains on fruit and terroir. A few additional months of rest on the fine lees provide texture and subtlety without losing its fresh profile. The result is a Meursault with depth, precision, and harmonious wood integration.

Tasting note

Pale gold in the glass. The nose opens with white flowers, lemon zest, and ripe pear, followed by almond, light brioche, and wet limestone. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky attack and juicy white stone fruit. The tension comes from a bright acidity and a fine, chalky minerality. The oak is subtle, the structure refined, and the finish long, clean, and slightly salty. A Les Charmes that is both round and straightforward, with plenty of energy and precision.

2022 vintage in Meursault

The 2022 vintage produced ripe grapes with remarkable aromatic purity. Thanks to careful harvesting and restrained barrel aging, the wine remains vibrant and focused. It's a vintage that immediately offers plenty of charm, yet has enough backbone to develop beautifully for several years.

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Wine and food pairings

• Scallops with cauliflower cream and hazelnut: the creamy texture complements the roundness, while the nutty note echoes the subtle wood.
• Sea bass with beurre blanc and lemon: fresh acidity keeps the dish light and accentuates the salty finish.
• Lobster with vanilla butter: the rich mouthfeel calls for texture and length, which is exactly what this Les Charmes offers.
• Chicken Supreme with tarragon and jus: spiciness and juiciness combine beautifully with the soft stone fruit and fine minerality.
• Risotto with green asparagus and Parmesan: creaminess and a savoury note are enhanced by the sharp acidity.
• Exquisite morello cherries with veal succade: umami and depth are carried by the concentration and the long, dry finish.