Alvina Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Garenne other_regions_australia 50 Chardonnay (Trépail and Villers-Marmery)

50 Chardonnay (Trépail and Villers-Marmery) and Pinot Noir (usually grands crus Mailly and Verzenay)

Lush and layered

the powerful shoulders of this Italian red unwind gradually and aerodynamically to show gamey

An earthy yet elegant Pinot-rendition of the marvelous 2008 vintage

Alvina Pernot, Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Garenne other_regions_australia 50 Chardonnay (Trépail and Villers-Marmery)(from a . 7 ha parcel that was purchased by Pernot's great grandfather; it was replanted in 1957 and a portion of the vines are aligot). I appreciate that this sounds as though I lack imagination but once again there is a distinct coolness to the restrained nose that grudgingly offers up its combination of white flower, Granny Smith apple, lemongrass and plenty of smoky mineral reduction. On the palate the medium weight flavors exude an almost