Domaine de la Tour Penet is one of the more fascinating under-the-radar white Burgundy estates in the Mâconnais, founded in 2014 by Anne Ramonet, the former wife of Jean-Claude Ramonet of the legendary Domaine Ramonet in Chassagne-Montrachet. Their daughters, Anne-Françoise and Clarisse, now work alongside their father at Ramonet while also helping their mother at Tour Penet, giving this tiny estate an extraordinary Burgundian pedigree. The real story, though, is in the vineyard: this wine comes from a special parcel of vines more than 80 years old, producing naturally concentrated Chardonnay with far more depth and seriousness than you would normally expect at this level. Anne chooses to vinify the wine in barrel rather than relying solely on stainless steel, adding texture, complexity and a distinctly Burgundian feel without overwhelming the fruit. The result is broad and concentrated but still precise, with ripe citrus and orchard fruit, mineral tension and a long, focused finish. John Gilman has consistently ranked it among the region's finest wines, scoring it between 91 and 93 points since its early vintages. It has the depth and polish to sit comfortably alongside far more expensive white Burgundies, making this one of those rare insider bottles that delivers serious pedigree and quality without the price attached to a more famous appellation.
2024 Domaine de La Tour Penet Mâcon-Péronne Vieilles Vignes
2024 Domaine de La Tour Penet Mâcon-Péronne Vieilles Vignes
Domaine de la Tour Penet is one of the more fascinating under-the-radar white Burgundy estates in the Mâconnais, founded in 2014 by Anne Ramonet, the former wife of Jean-Claude Ramonet of the legendary Domaine Ramonet in Chassagne-Montrachet. Their daughters, Anne-Françoise and Clarisse, now work alongside their father at Ramonet while also helping their mother at Tour Penet, giving this tiny estate an extraordinary Burgundian pedigree. The real story, though, is in the vineyard: this wine comes from a special parcel of vines more than 80 years old, producing naturally concentrated Chardonnay with far more depth and seriousness than you would normally expect at this level. Anne chooses to vinify the wine in barrel rather than relying solely on stainless steel, adding texture, complexity and a distinctly Burgundian feel without overwhelming the fruit. The result is broad and concentrated but still precise, with ripe citrus and orchard fruit, mineral tension and a long, focused finish. John Gilman has consistently ranked it among the region's finest wines, scoring it between 91 and 93 points since its early vintages. It has the depth and polish to sit comfortably alongside far more expensive white Burgundies, making this one of those rare insider bottles that delivers serious pedigree and quality without the price attached to a more famous appellation.
