# Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Clos de la Croix de Pierre (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine des Héritières Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €39
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** earth, black plum, black cherry, raspberry, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, leather, forest floor, tobacco

## About this wine

The Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Clos de la Croix Pierre is a red wine from Burgundy, France, produced by Domaine des Héritières Louis Jadot. The vineyard, named for a significant stone cross, is situated within the Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Beaune. The 2022 vintage was characterized by warm and dry weather conditions, influencing the wine's profile. Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is a prominent Burgundy producer with extensive vineyard holdings, known for its consistent quality and focus on expressing regional terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard named after a large stone cross.
- Part of the esteemed Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru appellation.
- Louis Jadot is one of Burgundy's largest wine producers.
- 2022 was one of Burgundy's warmest and driest vintages on record.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and supple tannins complement the richness of red meats and poultry. Earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with mushrooms and herbs, while its balanced structure can cut through moderate fat.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru involves fermentation in tanks, followed by approximately 15 months of maturation in oak barrels. The 2022 vintage saw harvest begin in late August due to warm and dry conditions. Winemaking techniques are consistent across Louis Jadot's appellations, aiming to showcase terroir. For the 2022 vintage, there was experimentation with including up to 30% of grape stems during the process. Sustainable viticultural practices are employed, focusing on biodiversity and soil health.