2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Garenne

Domaine Alvina Pernot and family legacy

Alvina Pernot comes from a classic Burgundian winemaking family and continues the tradition with an eye for detail and terroir. From Puligny-Montrachet, she produces wines that are clear, energetic, and pure. The focus is on plots with chalky soils, meticulous vineyard management, and vinification that preserves the character of the site. The style is known for elegance, finesse, and balance—exactly what enthusiasts seek in a top Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune.

Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru and the terroir

Clos de la Garenne is situated high on the slopes of Puligny-Montrachet, with a thin topsoil over hard limestone. This exposure brings early sun and cool nights. This combination produces grapes with aromatic intensity, lively acidity, and a pronounced chalky note. The terroir produces wines with tension, straight lines, and a salty finish typical of Puligny.

Vineyard management and harvest

The plots are worked by hand, with careful attention to soil life and airy leaf walls. Low yields ensure concentration without weight. Harvesting is done entirely by hand into small crates, at the moment when ripeness and freshness are in balance. Strict sorting tables keep the must pure and aromatically precise.

Vinification and maturation of the 2022 vintage

After gentle pressing, a short settling period follows. Fermentation is preferably carried out with indigenous yeasts. Maturation takes place in oak barrels with a modest proportion of new wood, so that fruit, chalk, and tension remain central. A few additional months of rest on the fine lees add texture and depth without sacrificing freshness. Bottling takes place with minimal fining for maximum precision.

Tasting note

Pale gold in the glass. The nose opens with white flowers, lemon zest, and fresh orchard fruit, followed by almond and a hint of brioche. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky attack, juicy white stone fruit, and a tight acidity. The minerality is fine and chalky, the oak discreet and perfectly integrated. A long, clean finish with a salty hint that beckons you to another sip.

Character of the 2022 vintage

The warm and sunny summer yielded ripe fruit, while targeted harvests keep the wines fresh and precise. In 2022, Clos de la Garenne displays plenty of immediate charm, but also backbone and focus. It's a vintage with pure fruit, subtle structure, and an energetic finish typical of Puligny.

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Wine and food pairings

• Scallops with cauliflower cream and hazelnut, in which the round texture complements the fine wood nuances beautifully.
• Sea bass with beurre blanc and lemon, where the lively acidity keeps the dish light and fresh.
• Lobster with vanilla butter, a rich combination that calls for length, tension and subtle oak.
• Chicken supreme with tarragon and jus, where spiciness and juiciness coincide with the stone fruit in the wine.
• Risotto with green asparagus and Parmesan, where the mineral line and salty finish enhance the creamy mouthfeel.
• Veal sukade with morello cherries, an umami-rich match carried by the concentration and the long, dry finish.