The variety of the reputed white wines of Burgundy: Chardonnay.
Terroir
The hillside is situated in the climat “Les plantes des champs et combottes” and faces south-west extending from the village; the soil here is white, marly and fairly light. The rows are short with ditches in between to limit erosion.
Origine du nom
The name “Combottes” is a diminutive of “combe”, which refers to the valley-like character of this parcel.
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.
Notes de dégustation
Le Pernand-Vergelesses “Les Combottes” is an eye-catcher because of it’s beautiful colour with a golden tint. It is fresh, lively and elegant and has 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 a cheese gratin of vegetables (the famous « gratin dauphinois »). 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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