The vineyards and the village of Pernand-Vergelesses are tucked into the junction of two valleys among the hills of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy.
The nearby hill of Corton stands guard over it and two other villages, Aloxe Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny, harboring prestigious Grands Crus: Corton and Corton Charlemangne. Pernand with its sloping site and steep streets has “a smiling face”.
The appellation includes 11 Premiers Crus « climats » and the commune of Pernand-Vergelesses also produces 3 Grands Crus : CORTON, CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE and CHARLEMAGNE.
PERNAND-VERGELESSES
PERNAND-VERGELESSES
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History
Grape variety
Terroir
Most of the vineyards face east or south with a few facing north-east.
Altitudes : 250-300 metres. On the lower slopes are clayey-limestone soils mixed with « chaillots » (flinty residues from silcaceous limestones). These soils are easily-worked and rich in potassium and phosphoric acid. Mid-slope, the pebbly limestone soils suit the Pinot Noir, and at the top, the brown or yellowish marly soil harbours the Chardonnay.
Altitudes : 250-300 metres. On the lower slopes are clayey-limestone soils mixed with « chaillots » (flinty residues from silcaceous limestones). These soils are easily-worked and rich in potassium and phosphoric acid. Mid-slope, the pebbly limestone soils suit the Pinot Noir, and at the top, the brown or yellowish marly soil harbours the Chardonnay.
Wine and food pairing
Ageing potential
Serving temperature
Like all red Burgundies of this quality, this wine should be served at a cellar temperature of about 15-16°C. (59-61°F.).
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