2022 Alvina Pernot Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

The 2022 Alvina Pernot Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a stunning expression of one of Burgundy’s most revered white wine terroirs. Crafted in minute quantities, this grand cru combines depth, precision, and a refined richness that will appeal to serious collectors and Chardonnay lovers alike. Coming from a rising star in Puligny-Montrachet, it captures the timeless elegance of Côte de Beaune whites with a fresh, contemporary touch.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet shows a bright, crystalline straw-gold hue with green reflections, hinting at both its youth and concentration. The nose is complex and layered: lifted notes of white flowers, acacia, and citrus blossom mingle with ripe stone fruits such as white peach and nectarine, underpinned by subtle lemon zest, crushed chalk, and a refined, well-integrated oak spice (vanilla pod, toasted hazelnut, and a touch of brioche). On the palate, the 2022 vintage offers impressive tension and opulence in equal measure. The attack is pure and vibrant, with citrus and orchard fruit leading into a creamy, silky mid-palate. There is a pronounced mineral backbone—saline, stony, almost tactile—that frames the richness and keeps the wine beautifully balanced. Fine, mouth-coating texture and a long, persistent finish show hints of buttered pastry, almond cream, and wet stone. While already seductive in its youth, this grand cru has the structure and acidity to age gracefully for 10–15 years or more, developing added complexity, truffle, honey, and nutty nuances with time in the cellar.

Production
Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet lies on the Puligny side of the slope, with deep, well-drained limestone-clay soils that naturally limit yields and give the wines their hallmark intensity and mineral precision. The old vines are typically worked by hand, with careful canopy management and strict green harvesting to ensure low yields and optimal ripeness. Grapes are hand-picked at dawn or early morning to preserve freshness, then carefully sorted before pressing. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, allowing for a subtle yet supportive wood influence rather than dominance. The wine is aged on fine lees for several months, with gentle bâtonnage as appropriate to build texture and complexity while preserving clarity, tension, and terroir expression.

Food & Serving
This grand cru white Burgundy is an outstanding partner for refined dishes such as lobster with beurre blanc, scallops in a delicate cream sauce, turbot or sole with beurre noisette, and roasted free-range chicken with morels. It also pairs beautifully with rich, creamy cheeses like Brillat-Savarin, Chaource, or a mature Comté. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F); if too cold, its complexity will be muted. Young bottles will benefit from 30–45 minutes in a decanter to allow the aromatics to fully open, while older vintages should be handled gently and may only need a brief, careful aeration.

Producer
Alvina Pernot is the granddaughter of the renowned Puligny-Montrachet vigneron Paul Pernot, and since founding her own label she has quickly become one of the most talked-about new names in Burgundy. Working with choice parcels and family holdings in some of the Côte de Beaune’s greatest terroirs, she focuses on precise, vineyard-driven whites that emphasize minerality, purity of fruit, and impeccable balance. Her domaine has already earned a strong reputation among Burgundy insiders for its sensitive viticulture, restrained use of oak, and finely etched, ageworthy wines. With access to legendary climats like Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet, Alvina Pernot stands at the forefront of the new generation shaping the future of Puligny-Montrachet and its grands crus.

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