Another impressive wine from Pernot-Belicard, the wines here are made by Phillippe Pernot, grandson of the famous Puligny-Montrachet winemaker, Paul Pernot. Phillippe's wines are not far off from his grandfather's and are impressive White Burgundies at a slightly lower price. He learned to make wines from his grandfather, helping run the estate through the 2000s, and married one of the Belicards in 2009, acquiring 6 hectares of vineyards that the Belicards had previously sold off with buying contracts. Philippe canceled the contracts to make his own Domaine wines and has been doing great work with his 6 hectares, using sustainable and organic practices to produce healthy fruit, resulting in very classic wines that showcase the minerality and structure of the Puligny terroir. These are excellent examples of Puligny that do the family name justice. Phillippe has just begun to get some grand cru fruit from the Pernots now, and we are excited to see what he does with them.
The 2022 is the best Bourgogne Blanc we have tasted from Pernot-Belicard to date. It is a mineral-driven beauty with notes of lemon chiffon, gunflint, minerals, and a savory component buried within. On the palate, tons of dry extract linger and are complemented by some mineral salinity. It is a terrific value and an excellent buy that focuses on a sense of place, rather than varietal character.
2022 Domaine Pernot-Bélicard Chardonnay Bourgogne Côte d'Or
2022 Domaine Pernot-Bélicard Chardonnay Bourgogne Côte d'Or
Another impressive wine from Pernot-Belicard, the wines here are made by Phillippe Pernot, grandson of the famous Puligny-Montrachet winemaker, Paul Pernot. Phillippe's wines are not far off from his grandfather's and are impressive White Burgundies at a slightly lower price. He learned to make wines from his grandfather, helping run the estate through the 2000s, and married one of the Belicards in 2009, acquiring 6 hectares of vineyards that the Belicards had previously sold off with buying contracts. Philippe canceled the contracts to make his own Domaine wines and has been doing great work with his 6 hectares, using sustainable and organic practices to produce healthy fruit, resulting in very classic wines that showcase the minerality and structure of the Puligny terroir. These are excellent examples of Puligny that do the family name justice. Phillippe has just begun to get some grand cru fruit from the Pernots now, and we are excited to see what he does with them.
The 2022 is the best Bourgogne Blanc we have tasted from Pernot-Belicard to date. It is a mineral-driven beauty with notes of lemon chiffon, gunflint, minerals, and a savory component buried within. On the palate, tons of dry extract linger and are complemented by some mineral salinity. It is a terrific value and an excellent buy that focuses on a sense of place, rather than varietal character.
