Description
With a hint of oak, this white Pernand-Vergelesses from Domaine Follin-Arbelet charms us with its lively character, underpinned by floral aromas, as well as notes of citrus and elderflower. The palate is pleasantly smooth, with hints of hazelnut and subtle smoky notes. A lovely bitter finish. Fried perch or roach would be the perfect accompaniment to bring out its best qualities, unless you prefer a chicken blanquette or veal in sauce.
What to eat with a white Pernand-Vergelesses from Follin-Arbelet?
- Fried perch or roach
- Chicken blanquette
- Veal in sauce
The Pernand-Vergelesses appellation
Characteristics of the wines
The red wines
of
the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation are deep ruby in colour with intense purple highlights. The nose
opens with notes of strawberry, raspberry and violet. As the wine ages, it develops hints of undergrowth and spices. The palate is approachable with solid structure and well-integrated tannins. Full-bodied and robust, its richness provides all the necessary harmony.
In white
, the white gold and pale yellow hues take on a golden tinge with age. The aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) from the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation give way over time to amber and honey, with further hints of spice. On the palate, a mineral, harmonious and very pleasant wine.
Location
Nestled at the confluence of two valleys, Pernand-Vergelesses lies in the upper reaches of the Côte de Beaune. It is the ‘Montagne de Corton’ that is home to three villages and a shared passion with Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny on a remarkable wine-growing site: Corton for reds, Corton-Charlemagne for whites, two prestigious Grands Crus. Perched on the hillside with its steep streets, Pernand has a cheerful character. A cultural hub: a pioneer of theatre in France (the RRF, the Vieux Colombier in Paris), and in the 1920s the driving force behind one of the first ‘decentralisations’ of the dramatic arts, Jacques Copeau (1879–1949) lived here for many years and founded the Copiaus (great actors were trained in this ‘school troupe’ in the spirit of the winegrowers). This legacy lives on.
Terroirs
Most of the vines face east, south and a few face north-east. Altitude: between 250 and 300 metres. At the base of the hillside, clay-limestone soils mixed with ‘chaillots’ (siliceous residues of flinty limestone). They are loose, rich in potash and phosphoric acid. Mid-slope, the stony limestone soil is suited to Pinot Noir. At the top, the marly, brown or yellowish soils are dedicated to Chardonnay.
List of Climats and lieux-dits for this appellation
Premier Cru classified climats
- Clos Berthet
- Creux de la Net
- En Caradeux, Ile des Vergelesses
- Les Fichots
- Sous Frétille
- Vergelesses
- Village of Pernand
Localities
- In the Village
- Clos de Bully
- Behind Frétille
- Les Larret and Vignes Blanches
- Le Devant des Cloux
- Les Boutières
- Les Noirets
- Les Pins
- Les Plantes des Champs and Combottes
- Sous le Bois de Noël and Belles Filles
- Under the Cloux
- On Frétille
- On Herbeux
