Pernot-Bélicard Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Perrières" 2023 is a white wine of exceptional structure and deep minerality from one of Burgundy's most esteemed appellations. Crafted from Chardonnay grapes, this Premier Cru wine perfectly reflects winemaker Philippe Pernot's philosophy of creating elegant, precise, and age-worthy wines.
The wine's aroma reveals notes of white flowers, fresh lemons, peaches, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is highly concentrated, featuring vibrant acidity and a long, firm mineral finish. This wine possesses exceptionally high aging potential—it will reveal its best qualities after 5–10 years in the cellar.
The "Les Perrières" vineyard is renowned for its highly stony soil (the name derives from the French word for a stone quarry). This specific composition of limestone and rock gives the wine a unique tension and pronounced flinty minerality. At the estate, grapes are hand-harvested, while fermentation and aging in oak barrels are carried out with minimal intervention to preserve the natural character of the terroir.
Best served at 10–12 °C. Thanks to its lively acidity and full-bodied character, this wine pairs perfectly with scallops, lobster, and turbot fillets served with butter and white truffle sauces, as well as aged Comté chees
Although the estate's name appeared on the market relatively recently, its foundation is built on historic family holdings. The founder, Philippe Pernot—grandson of the renowned Burgundy winemaker Paul Pernot—along with his wife from the Bélicard family, took over plots of old vines. Today, the estate manages vineyards in the prestigious appellations of Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, and Beaune, where shallow limestone and marl soils shape the authentic character of the grapes.
Philippe Pernot's winemaking style is strictly focused on preserving freshness and the natural energy of the grapes. In the cellar, frequent lees stirring (bâtonnage) is deliberately avoided, and the use of new French oak barrels is limited to 20–30%. This technique prevents the wine from becoming too heavy or buttery, allowing aromas of crushed stone, citrus zest, and white flowers to dominate. The palate maintains a firm mineral backbone, ensuring a classic structure with long aging potential.
Due to their balanced acidity and pronounced minerality, these white wines perfectly complement delicate seafood dishes. They pair precisely with fresh oysters, sea scallops, lobster, and baked halibut fillet with a white wine and butter sauce (beurre blanc).
