Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru «Sous Frétille»

This white wine combines finesse and minerality, with aromas of white flowers, white-fleshed fruits, and a subtle hint of citrus. It offers delightful freshness on the palate and excellent ageing potential.

• Grape VarietyChardonnay
• Soil Shallow, clayey with white marl.
• LocationSous Frétille – full south exposure – vines planted in 2017
• Surface Area0.5996 hectares

After harvest, the grapes are crushed before being pressed. The must is left to settle for 24 hours in a stainless steel tank and is also cooled. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels, as does malolactic fermentation. If necessary, the wine undergoes one or more bâtonnages (stirring of the lees).

This cuvée represents approximately 7 barrels, 20% of which are aged in new oak barrels sourced from French forests. The remainder is aged in barrels used for one or two previous vintages. Fine lees are retained during ageing to add additional roundness and depth to the wine. After 9 months in barrels, the 7 barrels are racked and blended in stainless steel tanks, where they spend an additional 3 months before bottling.

Ageing potential: 10-15 years – Serving temperature: 12°C to 14°C
Can be paired with: white meats, delicate fish, shellfish