Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru Sous Frétille
At a Glance
- Size: 0.11 ha (0.27 ac)
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vine Age: Planted in 1964 (75%) and 2012 (25%)
- Terroir: Top of hill, facing southeast on the hill of Corton, no direct morning sunlight
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic methods
- Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, settled. Ambient yeast fermentation in barrels. Aged 14 months in barrels (30% new). Lightly filtered. SO2 added after settling and malolactic fermentation.
Additional Info
This parcel is at the top of a hill that overlooks the village of Pernand. The higher altitude and the positioning of the hill of Corton results in the cooler climate of this lieu-dit.