rating A-

standout Pinot Noir + acid

about Penet-Chardonnet dates back to the 1600s; Alexandre Penet took over in 2009, evolving the wines to a lean, elegant, vineyard-specific style. He also has his own label, under his name. In both cases, these are serious, acid-driven wines, mostly based on Pinot Noir.

wines tasted

Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV [2019] ($83)

100% Pinot Noir. Crisp, lively, precise, very fresh, with a smoky character.

website https://www.lamaisonpenet.com/en/our-champagnes/alexandre-penet/

email contact@lamaisonpenet.com

phone +33 3 51 00 28 80

address 12 rue Gambetta, Verzy