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The 1992 Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres 1er Cru comes from one of the top growers in Puligny-Montrachet, renowned for the sheer elegance and stunning quality of his wines. Paul Pernot's Pulignys are celebrated for their exquisite delicacy, poise, and structure that allows them to age gracefully. The Folatières vines, planted in 1956, are treated to 30-40% new oak, contributing to a concentrated wine with a massive finish. These wines offer rich concentration and fruit, balanced by excellent acidity for harmonious aging.
Expect a complex aromatic profile often described with notes of oak, butter, and vanilla, alongside honey, minerals, stone, pear, apricot, and peach. Further nuances include citrus, lemon, lime, cream, cheese, oil, almond, toast, brioche, and even tropical or floral hints. It presents a complex mix of nuts, a touch of honey, tangerine peel, and wild white flowers. When young, it is tightly wound on the nose, expanding to a large-scaled presence in the mouth.
🍴 Food Pairing: Suggested pairings include chicken and turkey. Its richness and complexity also make it an excellent match for richer seafood, creamy pasta dishes, or roasted poultry.
🥂 Fit for Event: This wine is the epitome of classy white Burgundy, making it ideal for special occasions where an elegant, age-worthy white wine is desired. It can be enjoyed now but possesses the structure to age gracefully. If you're impatient, a decant for an hour before serving is recommended.
Serving Advice: As a mature 1992 white Burgundy, this wine should be opened carefully. While white Burgundies can age beautifully, they can also be more delicate than reds of similar age. Decanting is often recommended for older white Burgundies to allow them to express their complex aromas and to separate any potential sediment. A decant of 30-60 minutes should be appropriate. Serve chilled, but not too cold, around 12-14°C, to allow its full aromatic profile to emerge.
【Epitome of classy white Burgundy with exquisite delicacy, poise, and aging potential】