# Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc (2022)

- **Producer:** Olivier Leflaive
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €49
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apple, lemon, pear, butter, cloves, vanilla, honey, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

The Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc from Olivier Leflaive is a 100% Chardonnay from the Burgundy region, specifically the Pernand-Vergelesses AOC in the Côte de Beaune. The estate, with a history dating back to 1717, emphasizes simplicity and terroir expression in its winemaking. This particular wine is crafted from grapes grown in terroirs such as Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Combottes, and Les Pins, with vines averaging 36 years old. The 2022 vintage, marked by warm and sunny conditions, contributed to a healthy harvest. Pernand-Vergelesses is noted for offering distinctive character and value within the white Burgundy landscape.

## Interesting facts

- Pernand-Vergelesses is one of only two villages in Burgundy to have its own Grand Cru vineyard (Corton).
- The average vine age for this wine is 36 years, contributing to concentrated fruit.
- Soils here are a mix of calcareous clay with crushed stones, ideal for Chardonnay.
- The wine is vinified from terroirs including Frétille, Sous les Clous, Les Combottes, and Les Pins.

## Food pairing

The wine's vivid acidity and medium body make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fattier proteins like pork, while its freshness complements delicate seafood and vegetables. Subtle oak notes can harmonize with butter-based preparations.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc begins with 100% whole grapes, followed by a 24-hour static settling of the must. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out in oak barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 months in oak barrels, with 14% of them being new. Some sources indicate partial barrel fermentation and moderate lees aging, with a period of blending in stainless steel tanks. The estate follows sustainable farming practices in its vineyards.