Pernot is capable of producing some of the greatest white burgundies, but his recent fame (unfortunately augmented by my ecstatic reviews of him in my Burgundy book) may be having some undesirable ramifications. Yields have become too high. Pernot, a conservative man not given to taking many risks, clearly pulled the trigger and harvested too early in 1992. These are among the most acidic wines of the vintage. The acidity along with abundant yields have resulted in Pernot turning out less successful wines in 1992 than in 1991 or 1990.
The 1992 Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet is bigger and richer, with some spicy fruit, as well as annoyingly high acidity.
After years of anonymity, Paul Pernot has begun to enjoy the success he worked so hard to obtain. However, his 1992s are not that impressive.
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