Domaine Baron Thenard Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru "Ile des Vergelesses" Rouge 2017, 750ml

100% Pinot Noir sourced from the estate's parcel within the Île des Vergelesses 1er Cru, widely considered the finest vineyard site in the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation. The east-southeast facing vineyard sits on a gentle mid-slope with sandy limestone and iron-rich clay soils mixed with flint debris. The vines are managed traditionally using seasonal plowing and natural ground cover. The fruit is fully destemmed and ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in century-old, open-top wooden vats. Maceration lasts approximately two weeks with twice-daily foot-treading for gentle extraction. The wine ages for 12 to 18 months in used French oak barrels with 5% new oak, resting undisturbed on its fine lees without systematic racking.   

Tasting Note:

The wine features bright aromas of redcurrant, blackcurrant, dried herbs, and earth. The palate is light-bodied and traditionally dry, matching its crunchy red berry profile with tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and high, precise acidity. The finish is lean and clean, leaving a lingering, savory impression of sour cherry and stony mineral tension.

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Region: Pernand Vergelesses

Variety: Pinot Noir

Rating: Not Rated