PERNAND-VERGELESSES Rouge 2021

Pernand means "the source that gets lost" and is presented in the form of an amphitheater.

Story

Location
Production area : 76 ha
Altitude : 250-280 m
Terroir
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have lived side by side in this village for a long time. The soils reserved for Pinot Noir are located at the bottom and middle of the hillside. The soils are quite red, rich in ferruginous clay but also in silica residues and limestone with flint. Cuvée produced on the terroirs of Les Pins and Sous les Clous.
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
100 % destemmed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 20 days
Ageing
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,80 ABV
Age of vines: 22 years old

Advice

Serving
Serving temperature : 17-19°C
Should be drunk between 2021 and 2029
Tasting notes
The character of Pinot Noir is marked by red, fresh fruits and a fairly supple tannic structure.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with meats with relatively strong flavors such as roast veal, braised or in sauce, leg of lamb, game birds and grilled pork