MAISON CHAMPY Pernand-Vergelesse blanc 1er Cru “En Caradeux”

ORIGIN
Appellation: Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru AOP
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Soil: Clay limestone soil

Vineyard
These vineyards cover the hilly slopes of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune. There are only four Premier Crus Pinot Noirs: “Les Fichots”, “En Caradeux”, “Creux de la Net”, “Iles des Hautes et Basses Vergelesses”.

WINEMAKING
Grapes from our estate being in organic conversion (the wine will be certified by FR-BIO-10 bureau veritas from the 2023 vintage). Produced according to traditional vinification, alcoholic fermentation and aging take place in oak barrels, 25% of which are new. 10 months are necessary for the aging of this wine. Bottling is then done on the “fruit” day of December 2021, according to the biodynamic calendar. About 5500 bottles were produced.

TASING NOTES
Open and intense nose with notes of orange and grapefruit. The attack is fresh and supple. Well-balanced and concentrated wine with good mineral length on the finish.

FOOD PARINGS
Perfectly partnered with a fricassée of Bresse in a gingerbread sauce, a fish tagine, or cheeses such as Comté,Beaufort, or ewe cheese.

SERVING
Between 12 and 14°C