2023 Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge 1er Cru "Les Vergelesses", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Chanson owns a vineyard of 5. 3 hectares in premier Cru "Les Vergelesses". The plot is located in a hollow at the bottom of the hill of Corton and its clay and limestone soil combination gives wines with a specific structure. Hand picked in small crates, followed by meticulous sorting (40 people). Partial destemming (50 %), followed by cooling of the bunches (8 to 10C) for a 5 day pre fermentation cold maceration. Fermentation in small

with a firm backbone and deep mineral resonance

and deeply expressive of place

on the full lees before being bottled

The majority of the blend comes from Diognières

a regional dialect that is spoken through this wine of rigorous purity

Cru Beaujolais from a tiny plot of historic vines - all over 100 years old (the 2021 marks the first vintage that Thevenet has bottled this parcel separately as a VV release - past vintages blended it with 70 year old vines

expertise and vision to create this modern British luxury brand

when combined with the grapes’ delicate floral and herbal notes

after sparking a revolution in his home village

This Mediterranean wine will make you reevaluate preconceived notions about reds from Provence

cleanliness

The vines originate from the Chapoutier Hermitage property (UCD Clone 1)