The variety of the reputed white wines of Burgundy: Chardonnay.
Terroir
The slope, located in the “Devant Les Cloux” “climat”, is exposed south, parallel to the village. The soil here is white, marly and fairly light. The rows are short with ditches in between to limit erosion. The vines are newly planted from the early 2000’s.
Origine du nom
“Devant Les Cloux” equals “Devant Le Clos”, since this climat is situated in front of Clos Du Bully, in olden days the property of Abbaye de Maizières.
Vinification
We bring in the grapes in small crates to keep them intact. The pressing is carried out with a pneumatic press which is less damaging to the grapes. The whole grapes are placed in the press and the pressing lasts for two hours. After 24 hours’ settling at low temperatures, the grape juice is transferred into barrels to ferment, the proportion of new barrels being 20%. Ageing on lees with stirring lasts until July and the wine is bottled after 12 months of ageing. This wine is at it’s best between 3 and 5 years.
Notes de dégustation
Le Pernand-Vergelesses “Devant Les Cloux” is an eye-catcher because of it’s beautiful colour with a golden tint. It is fresh, lively and elegant with a delicate bouquet of fresh fruit, developing spicy notes with hints of honey and gun-flint when mature.
Accords mets & vins
Served at 12°C, it beautifully accompanies an elegant starter, like a mellow goat cheese in aumônière-purse, seafood, fine fish or white meats. Regarding cheeses, the perfect harmony is with a Chaource, Bleu de Bresse (blue cheese made form whole milk) or a creamy Brillat-Savarin.
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