Pernand-Vergelesses
1er Cru Sous Frétille
From tears of rain to tears of wine, a year as trying as it is moving! 2024 will be remembered… Marked by record rainfall and omnipresent humidity, it put winegrowers to the test. Despite vigilance and hard work in the vines, mildew took over, strongly impacting yields. Significant disparities appeared between terroirs: more draining soils were better able to resist disease pressure. Fortunately, after harvest, the quality of the wines came as a nice surprise. Freshness and radiance are there, offering a precious reward after a season of challenges.
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.
Wine-growing method : HVE 3 (High Environmental Value 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
A lively nose of pink grapefruit and citrus zest. The palate, straightforward and structured, expresses freshness and tension, offering a fine and precise wine.
Food pairings
It goes well with goat cheese and almond crostini, a chanterelle tart or even pan-fried turbot.
temperature
10-12°C
2025-2031
