A hidden domaine competing for the Puligny-Montrachet throne
Domaine Paul Pernod has been one of the top producers of Puligny-Montrachet and Batard-Montrachet since its founding in 1850. Currently run by founder Paul Pernod's grandson and his sons, it is highly regarded as a domaine that competes for the throne of Leflaive and Puligny. They own many excellent fields and previously sold many of their grapes to Joseph Drouhin and others. Currently, most of the wine is bottled under their own name and they produce excellent wine. We own a variety of excellent fields and cultivate them with great care. The average age of the vines is 30 years, with many of the younger vines being 20 years old, producing high-quality grapes. Natural methods are used to bring out the characteristics of the terroir and vintage. We use a very strict rut raisonné and do not use chemical fertilizers. Pruning is done very carefully, and the young branches that are removed are crushed and scattered on the fields. All harvesting is done by hand and with great care.
Even in brewing, we are extremely particular about quality. There is no brewing before fermentation, and fermentation takes place at 30 degrees for 15 days. The white is gently pressed to allow impurities to settle out and then aged in barrel for a year. Pernod wines, both red and white, are characterized by a delicate oak aroma. By reducing the yield of grapes and using plenty of new barrels, the result is a surprisingly mellow and rich wine, which ranks among the top three producers of Puligny.
