The Pernot family is one of the largest vineyard-owners in Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine Paul Pernot’s wines are the epitome of classic, rich white Burgundy. Paul’s granddaughter Alvina had been working at the family business for years, but was frustrated at her relatives’ refusal to change. In 2018, she struck out on her own to craft the wines that she wants to drink – taut and mineral Chardonnay of the modern era. As the fifth vintage of Alvina Pernot is released, I spoke to her and husband Philippe Abadie about the project, the inevitable politics and what lies ahead.
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