Pernand-Vergelesses

Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc is distinguished by its aromas of white flowers, white-fleshed fruits, and pronounced minerality. These elegant and balanced wines offer delightful freshness on the palate and excellent ageing potential.

• Grape VarietyChardonnay
• Soil Shallow, clayey with a predominant limestone composition.
• LocationA blend of 3 plots on the same hillside, “Sur Herbeux,” with south-west exposure.
• Surface Area0.201 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 bring 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: 5 years – Serving temperature: 12°C to 14°C
Can be paired with: delicate meats, fish, seafood, fresh cheese, or vegetable fricassée.