The vine

• Plot /climat

  This site is named "Sous le bois de Noël et Belles Filles".

• History

  They might have been nuns, strikingly beautiful, living in a convent near Changey, above Pernand-Vergelesses, who would walk down to this hillside for their strolls.

• Soil

  Silty, sandy soils mixed with chaillots (siliceous remnants from flint limestone). The steep slope and high rainfall in Pernand-Vergelesses contribute to erosion.

• Our plot(s)

  26 ares planted in 1985, located between 290 and 310 meters in altitude. The slope ranges from 10% to 15%.

• Age of vines

  • Planting date Surface
  • 1985 11,09a
  • 1985 14,93a

The wine

• Description

  100% Chardonnay from handpicked grapes; vinified and raised in oak casks.

• Taste

  With a beautiful golden-green robe, the wine reveals floral and mineral notes on the nose. On the mouth, these fresh and vibrant nuances carry through, ending with a lovely saline finale.

• Serving temperature

  12/14°C. Recent vintages may be decanted to enhance the aroma.

The vintage

• 2022: a year of relief for winemakers. The first buds came out earlier in March due to the mild weather, and thankfully the spring frost from April 9 and 10 did not cause any damage to the buds. Spring was hot and dry, making 2022 wines what we would call a premature vintage. By the end of June, the lack of rain started to be a concern. This was shortly followed by heavy rain showers, which despite some localised hail, generated just about enough water for the rest of the summer. The heatwave put the vines under strain but the drought was less damaging than in 2020, which allowed us to harvest grapes in perfect condition. Sunshine comes through this 2022 vintage, with expressive fruit flavours on the whites. We harvested the Chardonnay grapes early, from August 27, in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit. During tasting, the 2022 white vintage is prominent with elegance and delicate flavours in the mouth.