Pernot/Alvina Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clos de la Garenne 2022

95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The Clos de la Garenne is an enclave surrounded by woods — one can well imagine a rabbit warren (garenne) here. It is just down the slope from the Pernot family vines in Jacquelotte and up from Boillot's Clos de la Mouchère. In 2022, it produced a wine with abundant tension and lemony fruit with an accent of flint and flowers. Philippe Abadie mentions that good access to water helps it ripen in a hot year; the grapes are pressed as whole clusters in a vertical press and fermented with all their lees in older casks. Drinking Window: 2025-2045. (11/2/23)"

94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): " Five barrels, from the family domaine. Clean and pretty lemon and lime. The bouquet is more stylish than its predecessors. Delicious white orchard fruit on the palate, nicely integrated acidity, excellent length, with the white fruit returning in seamless fashion. A range of apples here, delicacy and density. (Oct 2023)"

93 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "from a .7 ha parcel that was purchased by Pernot's great grandfather; it was replanted in 1957 and a portion of the vines are aligoté). I appreciate that this sounds as though I lack imagination but once again there is a distinct coolness to the restrained nose that grudgingly offers up its combination of white flower, Granny Smith apple, lemongrass and plenty of smoky mineral reduction. On the palate the medium weight flavors exude an almost palpable stoniness that the mouthfeel is akin to rolling tiny pebbles around while the bone-dry, crisp and moderately austere finale flashes excellent length. This is impressive and also quite tightly wound so at least moderate patience is strongly advised. Drink: 2032+. (Jun 2024)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "A smaller nose on first opening – but with the clarity of the range this year. A little more attack than the Perrières, a juicy wine that’s less imposing but with finer clarity. Clearly more energy in this top finish – a great way to remember it by. (12/24/23)"