Domaine Baron Thenard Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru "Ile des Vergelesses" Rouge 2019, 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 offers fragrant aromas of fresh cherries, raspberries, wild thyme, and turned earth. The palate is fleshy and well-rounded, matching an expansive depth of ripe orchard and forest fruit with velvety, seamlessly integrated tannins and balanced, vibrant acidity. The finish is structured, dry, and exceptionally long, with a lingering note of red spice and mineral depth.

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Region: Pernand Vergelesses

Variety: Pinot Noir

Rating: Not Rated