Pernand-Vergelesses AOC

Pernand-Vergelesses AOC produces both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a cool, folded valley behind the Corton hill.

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Overview

Vineyards curve around Pernand-Vergelesses on slopes facing east, south, and northeast. Cooler exposures and limestone-marl soils give precise, fresh Chardonnay and fragrant Pinot Noir with red fruit, mineral tension, and moderate structure.

Geography & Climate

The appellation occupies the junction of two valleys behind the Corton hill, with vineyards on varied slopes and elevations.

Soils

Limestone and marl predominate, with stony calcareous soils, clay, and slope deposits varying by exposure.

Wine Styles

White Chardonnay and red Pinot Noir are both important, with whites often taut and mineral and reds fragrant and fresh.