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BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
PERTUISOTS

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Varietal

100% Chardonnay, the king grape for white Burgundies.

Tasting notes

Colour: Brilliant pale yellow in colour.

Bouquet: A very complex nose with floral notes and a subtle hint of oak.

Palate: A lovely balance between richness and minerality in the mouth, followed by an incredible length.

Food and wine pairing

Drink on its own, as an aperitif, or with elaborate cold starters, a creamed poultry, a veal blanquette or a nice river fish.

Serving suggestions

Drink ideally at a temperature of 12 to 14°C. (53-57°F.)

Ageing potential

6 years and more.

Origins

The vineyards of Beaune are unique in that out of 410 ha of vines under production, 317 ha are classified as Premier Cru.

The appellation is divided into two parts, north and south, which are separated by a division marked by the road that goes from Beaune up to Bouze-Lès-Beaune.

“Les Pertuisots” is located in the southern part of the appellation just near the famous “Clos des Mouches”. In Old French, pertuisot was a Burgundian diminutive form of pertuis meaning “a hole, an opening, a hollow”.

The soil is light and composed mainly of limestone and marls, yielding highly elegant wines.

Vinification and maturing

Gentle whole bunch pressing for 2h30. The temperature of the must is lowered to 12°C, then put directly into barrels without settling to retain as much of the lees as possible. Very long fermentation with indigenous yeasts (up to 10 months!). Aged for 17 months without racking, no stirring of the lees to accentuate the minerality of the wine, 25% new barrels for a more delicate woodiness.