Pernand-Vergelesses

Pernand means "the source that gets lost" and is presented in the form of an amphitheater.

The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.

Vineyard

Located at the end of the North part of la Butte de Corton, the Pernand-Vergelesses A.O.C produces white wines on clayey limestone soils with crushed stones and the rock. We pick the grapes later than elsewhere. Cuvee vinified from terroirs of Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Courbettes and Les Pins.

Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay

surface
Production area
44 ha
altitude
Altitude
250-300 m
age
Average age of vines
36 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % desteammed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes

12 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100% oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)

14,5% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Aromas of hawthorn, acacia which evolve with age to ambre, honey and spices. A harmonious and pleasant body on the palate.

Food pairings

Ideal with the pastas and risottos with seafood, the cheeses such as the blue cheeses.

temperature
Serving
temperature

10-12°C

date
Should be drunk between