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.
100% Pinot Noir.
Drink with veal, lamb, roasted beef or grilled pork. Will also be perfect with cheeses such as the French Mont d'Or, Vacherin, or Reblochon.
5 to 7 years.