Pierre Meurgey - Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru "Sous Frétille" 2017

Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

"Sous Fretille"

2017

75cl

Pernand-Vergelesses is hidden at the crossroads of two valleys in the hills of the Côte de Beaune. It is guarded by the nearby Colle di Corton and two other villages, Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny, which host prestigious Grands Crus: Corton in red and Corton-Charlemagne in white.

Sous Fretille is a Premier Cru site located on the slopes above Pernand-Vergelesses in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats with aging in 228-litre French oak barrels.
Grapes:

Chardonnays

Vineyard age:
50 year old vines

Exhibition :
Southeast

Soil :
Clay and limestone

Tasting notes:
Aromatic nose with notes of peach and apricot with floral notes and vibrant minerality. Long mineral finish. A delicious combination with fish, seafood, sushi and soft cheeses.

2017 vintage review:

James Suckling 92 points
Wine Enthusiast 93 points

Wine & Spirit: "Quiet richness pervades this fulfilling wine, its time in oak carries the lemony cream flavors in the direction of marzipan and fresh croissant. A full-bodied Pernand, it carries its weight gracefully."