Philippe Pernot, of the Paul Pernot family, and his wife (nee Belicard) launched the Pernot Belicard label in 2009. This small six-hectare domain, located in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, is making rapid strides. Philippe is meticulous in his methods, both in the vineyard and in the cellar.
A fine, expressive, white Burgundy; that continues to improve with every harvest.
Lovely freshness and a fine ?affordable? note of Puligny. Ripe, fleshy fruit, textured and grown up.
Grapes: Chardonnay
Terroir: Limestone
Grape Growing: 40 years old vines. Sustainable agriculture, soil is ploughed.
Winemaking: Manual harvest, whole bunch pressurage. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 228L barrels. 12 month ageing in barrel before another 6 months in stainless steel tank for blending.