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Olivier Leflaive Frères Pernand-Vergelesses 2022

93 points
James Suckling

About

Nestled at the confluence of two valleys, Pernand-Vergelesses is located on the heights of the Côte de Beaune. It is the “Montagne de Corton” which is home to three villages and the same passion shared with Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny on a remarkable wine-growing site: Corton in red, Corton-Charlemagne in white, two prestigious Grands Crus. On the hillside and steep streets, Pernand has a smiling face. Pernand means “the source that gets lost” and is presented in the form of an amphitheater.

Terroir

Located at the end of the North part of la Butte de Corton, the Pernand-Vergelesses A.O.C produces white wines on clayey limestone soils with crushed stones and the rock. We pick the grapes later than elsewhere. Cuvee vinified from terroirs of Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Courbettes and Les Pins.

Vinification

The grapes are grown sustainably in calcareous clay soil. 100% manual harvest. 100% Chardonnay. 100% whole grapes. 24h static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels. 18 months ( 6 months in stainless steel tank) 100% in oak barrels (14% new oak)

Tasting Notes

This wine has a very nice balance, a certain freshness with a nice intensity on the nose. In the mouth, the salinity manifests itself with finesse and we find notes of dried fruits which extend the aromatic persistence.

Food Pairing

Ideal with pork chops with mustard, guinea fowl legs or Bleu de Bresse.

Appellation

Pernand-Vergelesses

Winemaker

Solène Panigai

Sizes Available

750 ML

Awards & Recognition

93 points
James Suckling

Hints of almonds and toast add top notes to this medium-bodied, luxurious and well-balanced wine that is vivid in fruit and alive with acidity. Lemon and lime zest, crisp Pippin apples, hints of butter and vanilla bean give plenty of complexity. They use 40% new oak with this stylish and compelling wine. Drink now or hold.

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