Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Pucelles 2024
An elegant Puligny‑Montrachet Premier Cru from the venerable Domaine Paul Pernot the 2024 Les Pucelles unfurls with serene refinement its citrus‑tinged minerality underpinned by white‑peach and green‑apple nuances, with fine chalky clarity that speaks of precise soils and modest yields. This early breakout of 2024 delivers layered luminosity and a taut, mouth‑watering structure that feels both energetic and gracefully poised.
Tasting
- Aroma
- citrus‑tinged minerality
- Palate
- white‑peach and green‑apple clarity
- Finish
- chalky, mouth‑watering length
Pairs with
- steamed lobster
- roast chicken with lemon butter
- fresh goat cheese
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- The cellar being in Puligny,(high water table), is not down very deep. It is not a very cold cellar, and subject to change of temperature with the seasons. Also with an early winter, alcoholic fermentation and malolactic will be slow, if the summer in early, Paul(S) the first racking is s done in May( for Bourgogne Aligoté/ Bourgogne blanc) to insure the fresh-ness of the wines - Put in stainless cask, the wine has been fine and bottled in July. - Bottling had been done in July.
From the Archive
History: Family estate since 6 generations, and now 3 generations are running the domaine, Paul, his 2 sons Paul and Michel, and his grand child Philippe. One of the largest domaine in Puligny Montrachet started by the family but Paul extended and re planted slowly many vineyards like Clos des Folatieres despite the hard work which had to be done. He said now it will be easier with the new tractors/ machines.
The top value of the domaine: If we ask to Paul Pernot what are the important points Farming - Sustainable with a control of production by de-buding - Plowing. No herbicide - Anticipation on sickness and due treatment to have no risk. Too difficult to cure