Pernand-Vergelesses
1er Cru Sous Frétille
Until the last day, the 2021 wine year is trying. Marked by severe episodes of frost between April 5 and 9 which significantly reduced the harvest, the vines awakening was difficult, and the months of April and May were rainy and cool. Until the harvest, which began on September 20, the brutal weather changes set their tempo: responsiveness and constant attention are necessary. Fortunately, the lull in June allowed the flowering to take place without incident and veraison was favored by good conditions which set in from mid-August.
Vineyard
This Sous Frétille terroir is located at the top of the hillside in the village of Pernand-Vergelesses, 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). If the altitude varies between 320 and 380m, the terroir is made up of two parts: one facing South/South East, while the small part is more turned South/South West. Sous Frétille is located a stone's throw from Corton-Charlemagne. The soils are made up of limestone marl, quite shallow and stony, ideal conditions for Chardonnay.
Control method: Integrated control (HVE level 3),
surface tillage because of the risk of erosion.
Manual harvest: 100%
Sol : Stony limestone marls
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press.
Partially crushed grapes.
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels.
12 months of ageing (including 4 months of mass assembly)
100% in barrels (including 20% new barrels)
13% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Strong personality for this wine which expresses both all the subtleties of limestone (candied lemon, bergamot, saline and iodine), but also notes of white and fruity flowers (especially citrus).
Food pairings
It goes well with goat cheese and almond crostini, a chanterelle tart or even pan-fried turbot.
temperature
10-12°C
2023-2029
