Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge

At a Glance

  • Surface: 0.5 ha (1.24 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in 1924
  • Terroir: Northern part of appellation, in a valley, soil of white clay with lots of rocks
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged for 14 months in barrel (10% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.