Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses
At a Glance
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: 40 years old on average
- Terroir: Middle of east-facing slope, soil is rich and deep clay-limestone
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
- Vinification: De-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, 17-18 days total in tank with pump-overs at beginning, pump-overs towards the end. Aged for 12 months in barrel (20% new oak).
Additional Info
About 125 cases of this cuvée are made each year.