2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Folatières

about Alvina Pernot in Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Alvina Pernot is a young but remarkable winery in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet. The estate was founded by Alvina Pernot, granddaughter of the legendary Paul Pernot, and her husband Philippe Abadie. Together, they quickly built a modern and fully equipped cellar on the edge of the village of Puligny. Their style combines respect for tradition with a fresh, contemporary approach: minimal intervention, precise vinification, and an emphasis on terroir. Only 80% of the production comes from Alvina's family plots; the remainder consists of grapes or musts from winegrower friends. The wines are distinguished by their clarity, tension, and texture – qualities that have made them a fixture in the Côte de Beaune within just a few years. vineyard and location of Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières Les Folatières is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most famous Premier Cru vineyards. Alvina's family's plots are ideally situated on the village's mid-slope, with chalky clay soil and excellent drainage. This location produces wines that combine power with refinement and a pronounced mineral note. The microclimate is cool enough to maintain tension and freshness, while the south-facing orientation ensures optimal ripeness. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm but balanced summer, with an early harvest on August 28th. The grapes reached full phenolic ripeness, without excessive alcohol, and yielded perfectly healthy bunches with concentrated juice. vinification and maturation Alvina Pernot's vinification focuses on purity and precision. They work exclusively with hand-picked grapes, gentle pressing, and spontaneous fermentation. The wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, only a small portion of which are new. The vast majority are one- to four-year-old barrels to preserve the subtle influence of the wood. Aging lasts an average of eleven to twelve months, after which the wine is bottled before the next harvest. This method emphasizes the character of the terroir and results in wines that are clear, refined, and layered. For the 2022 vintage, approximately 30,000 bottles were produced across the various cuvées—the highest volume to date, but still small-scale and entirely in the hands of the duo. tasting note of the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières According to wine critic Neal Martin, this wine is among the most refined in the range. He awarded the 2022 Les Folatières 93 points and described it as one of the estate's most complex and satisfying Pulignys. The bouquet is expressive and nuanced, with notes of green apple, Golden Delicious, mirabelle plum, peach, and a hint of persimmon, framed by a touch of crushed stone. The oak is perfectly integrated, supporting the fruit and providing structure without masking the freshness. On the palate, the wine displays a brilliant balance between concentration and elegance. The texture is silky, with lively tension and a slightly smoky, flinty note on the finish. Its length is impressive, leaving an impression of purity and refinement. The wine is refined, classic Puligny, yet modern in its precision. According to The Wine Advocate, the drinking season runs from 2026 to 2048, but even when young, the wine is remarkably harmonious, with considerable potential for further development. style and storage potential The 2022 Les Folatières showcases the house's signature: minimal oak influence, pure fruit expression, and a focus on the terroir. Thanks to its balanced acidity and solid structure, this wine can easily evolve over decades. In its youth, it displays freshness and tension, while with bottle aging, complexity develops with notes of honey, hazelnut, and light brioche. This is a wine that perfectly bridges the gap between classic Burgundy and the modern precision of the new generation of winemakers in Puligny. Would you like to order Alvina Pernot wines online? If available, you'll find the official fact sheet a