Pernand-Vergelesses

1er Cru Sous Frétille

Sous Frétilles would come from "below the small forest". Replanted as a village appellation in the 1970s / 1980s, it was considered one of the best. It obtained its classification as Premier Cru in 2001.

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Vineyard

This Sous Frétille terroir is located at the top of the hillside in the village of Pernand-Vegelesses, under the protection of the Virgin "Notre Dame de Bonne Espérance" which overlooks it (a quiet place where walkers go with pleasure in good weather to admire the panorama). Sous Frétille is located a stone's throw from Corton-Charlemagne.

Wine-Growing method : HVE 3
Surface tillage because of the risk of erosion.
Manual harvest: 100%
Sol : Fairly shallow and stony limestone marls

Production area

6,05 ha

Altitude

320-380 m

Average age of vines

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

100% whole grappe
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels

12 months of aging (including 4 months of mass assembly)
100% in barrels (including 14% new barrels)

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

A precise wine, carried by a beautiful mineral structure. Energetic and vibrant, it offers a tense and radiant structure, perfect for lovers of freshness and purity. The finish, clean and persistent, leaves an impression of great vitality.

Food pairings

It goes well with goat's cheese and almond crostini, a chanterelle tart or even pan-fried turbot.

Serving
temperature

10-12°C

Should be drunk between

2024-2030