Pernot's 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru derives from two parcels, one located on the border of Puligny and Chassagne and another near the Clos Poirier. Offering up notions of ripe peaches, mandarin, honeycomb and a classy framing of new oak, it's full-bodied, rich and layered with a riper, more textural profile than the Bienvenues, though with a touch less elegance and textural integration. Like the Bienvenues, this will be expressive young, though its blockier construction will merit a couple of years in the cellar.- William Kelley (01/2019)
(from vines averaging about 30 years of age, planted mostly in 1987 and 1990; Pernot pulled up more than one-third of his Bâtard vines after the 2016 for replanting; both this wine and the Bienvenue began in 50% new oak, with most of the rest of the barrels once used): Bright lemon-yellow color. Nose dominated by yellow peach and clove. More intense and filled in today than the Bienvenue but still not an opulent style. In fact, its lively balance of sweetness and acidity buffers its thickness and gives the wine a penetrating quality. Finishes a bit youthfully aggressive but long, without the early floral lift of the Folatières and in need of patience.- Stephen Tanzer (09/2018)
Producer: Pernot, Paul
Vintage: 2017
Varietal: Chardonnay
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Cote de Beaune
Appellation: Puligny Montrachet
Sub-Appellation: Batard Montrachet
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