Pernand-Vergelesses
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Accessory grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- A bifid valley open to the south, set back from the 'Montagne de Corton', on the single commune of Pernand-Vergelesses (Côte-d'Or).
- Lower slope: Jurassic limestones ('Dalle nacrée'), shallow, well-drained soils rich in clay, sometimes very stony. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Slopes dominated by silica-rich Jurassic marls: 'chailles' (siliceous nodules), fine sands; silty soils prone to erosion.
- Cool oceanic climate (750 mm/year, avg. 10.5 °C), with thermal shelter and a rainfall deficit provided by the 'Côte' to the east of the Morvan. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
- AOC recognised in 1937; wines had previously been sold under the names 'Aloxe', 'Corton', or 'Beaune'.
- Grape varieties: chardonnay B and pinot noir N, vine density >9,000 vines/ha; in 1831 the vineyard comprised 200 ha of gamay and 87 ha of noiriens.
Product characteristics
- Reds: small red fruits and stone fruits evolving toward forest-floor notes, with a firm palate that softens with age. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Whites: citrus, almond, and hazelnut on the nose, with minerality on the palate; the 1ers crus add complexity and excellent aging potential.
Terroir / wine link
- The valley's southward opening combined with the temperate climate gives the wines a characteristic freshness.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.