Pernand-Vergelesses Île des Vergelesses Blanc
2022
1.12 hectares planted in 1985, 1992 and 2019 make up this cuvée of Pernand Île des Vergelesses Blanc. This magnificent ‘Île des Vergelesses’ climat, which means ‘the best of a whole’, is recognised by the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine) for both red and white wines.
Located on a mid-slope facing east, this climate is built on balanced clay-limestone soils and a subsoil composed of the same limestone found on the Corton hill.
This definitely makes it a ‘super’ premier cru. Vinification is carried out without the use of pumps or sulphites. The wine is matured in 10 hectolitre tuns and demi-muids for several wines for 20 to 30 months on the lees.
Vintage
Vintage 2022
Here, we're back to a generous, sunny vintage. A very dry, hot spring and summer could have taken their toll on the vines, but they were resilient, adapted very well and produced an exceptional vintage.
The wines are rich and generous, without lacking finesse or complexity. Just what you'd expect from a fine Pinot-Noir from our region. The harvest took place from August 25 to September 10, and was relatively abundant. The grapes were very healthy and required little sorting; one vintage follows another and no two are alike.
