# Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge (2022)

- **Producer:** Olivier Leflaive
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €55
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, red plum, vanilla, cloves, dried fruit, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge 2022 from Olivier Leflaive is a red wine from the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Olivier Leflaive, a respected producer and négociant, founded his own house in the early 1990s, emphasizing elegance and finesse in his wines. The appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, with its distinctive clay-limestone soils, is known for producing wines that offer a balance of freshness and complexity. The 2022 vintage was marked by warm, sunny conditions, leading to a healthy and concentrated harvest.

## Interesting facts

- Pernand-Vergelesses is one of the few villages in Burgundy to produce both red and white wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, respectively.
- The soils here are a complex mix of clay-limestone, often with flint and ferruginous elements.
- Olivier Leflaive is a respected négociant, meaning they also source grapes from trusted growers.
- The 2022 vintage experienced significant sunshine, contributing to ripe fruit.

## Food pairing

The medium body and bright acidity of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. Its tannins complement the protein in red meats, while its fruit and subtle earthy notes can echo or contrast with various herbs and sauces. Lighter preparations of poultry and fish can also be paired, provided they have enough flavor intensity.

## Wine making process

The Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge is produced using traditional fermentation methods in oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak utilized to impart elegance and balance. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested. The producer follows sustainable wine-growing practices. The overall approach emphasizes refinement and finesse throughout the winemaking process.