The 2009 Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Fretille is fresher but also rounder than the village Pernand-Vergelesses. It shows gorgeous focus in its bright fruit to match a sensual, caressing personality. The finish is all harmony and class. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Alix de Montille is going for a taut style with the whites she makes at the Domaine and at Deux Montille, the negociant operation she runs with her brother Etienne. The 2009s are quite strong across the board. Unfortuantely I was only able to taste a partial lineup of the 2010s (for both the Domaine and Deux Montille) as several of the wines were still in malo. Based on what I tasted in barrel, 2010 is a much more exciting vintage here, and one that gave de Montille the perfect conditions to make wines in her style. The 2010s show enormous promise. I can hardly wait to taste them in finished form. The wines from Domaine de Montille are reviewed separately.Various American importers, including: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808

Ripe concentrated fruit with some grip. Straight, dark and quite quartzy. Drink: From 2013.