BEAUNE PREMIER CRU `PERTUISOTS`

BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
"PERTUISOTS" 2019

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Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Brilliant pale yellow in colour with gold hues.
Bouquet: A complex nose with aromas of flowers (accacia) and honey with delicate toasted notes.
Palate: A lovely balance between richness and minerality in the mouth, followed by an incredible length.

Wine and food pairing

Drink on its own, as an aperitif, or with elaborate cold starters, a creamed poultry, a veal blanquette or a nice river fish.

Serving temperature

Drink ideally at a temperature of 12 to 14 °C. (53-57°F.)

Ageing potential

Can be kept in the cellars for 6 to 8 years, in good storage conditions.

Origin

Beaune is the winegrowing capital of the region and has played an important role in Burgundian history. Profits from the annual “Hospices de Beaune” wine auction continue to provide support to hospice residents.

The vineyards of Beaune are unique in that out of approximately 400 ha of vines under production, over 300 ha are classified as Premier Cru.

“Les Pertuisots” is located in the southern part of the appellation just near the famous “Clos des Mouches”. In Old French, pertuisot was a Burgundian diminutive form of pertuis meaning “a hole, an opening, a hollow”.

Vinification and maturing

Once sorted, the whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The must was brought down to 12°C (53°F.) and then immediately transferred to barrels with no settling to preserve a maximum of lees. Long fermentation using indigenous yeasts for added complexity and freshness. Aged for 14 months with no racking or stirring to bring out all of this wine's minerality. A proportion of 25% new French oak barrels, toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a subtle, delicate touch of oak were used.

Vintage : 2019

2019 was a unique and very changeable year. It brought its own stresses, while harvesting passed without a hitch.

The weather was hot and dry and the 2019 grapes were harvested in perfect health, aside from being scorched here and there.

The skins were very thick, promising good color, and the whites were very aromatic.

Since the start of the 20th century, every vintage that has ended with a “9” has been wonderful.

The only downside to this one is again below-average volumes.

BEAUNE PREMIER CRU "PERTUISOTS" 2019