Written on 03/05/2021
The Côte de Beaune, a region full of riches
Our tour of Burgundy continues. Today, we're going to take a look at a very interesting region, the Côte de Beaune. It's just as rich as the Côte de Nuits, with exceptional wines like Pernand-Vergelesses. An appellation located in a combe near Aloxe-Corton.
This commune has a large territory of 150 hectares, which allows it to produce many Premiers Crus in both reds (Pinot noir grape variety) and whites (Chardonnay grape variety).
As for the reds, Pernand-Vergelesses has a very dark ruby, dark garnet or intense purple color.
This very dark color is also evident on the nose, with aromas close to red fruits such as strawberry, raspberry or cherry, with occasional floral accents such as violet. As the wine ages, it develops leathery, animal, musky and spicy notes.
On the palate, Pernand-Vergelesses has fairly solid tannins and a lovely attack. The wine oscillates between fatness and acidity. It's fleshy, full-bodied and full of character.
As for the whites, which are very present in this region, they can be recognized by their color, which tends towards white gold and pale yellow. The aromas are also very light, with notes of white flowers such as hawthorn or acacia, and a rather mineral background that sometimes tends towards apple or citrus.
As it ages, the notes change completely, revealing amber, honey and spices. It's a very pleasant wine on the palate, quite light but also dry and lively.
For food pairing, Pernand-Vergelesses served at a temperature between 15 and 16 degrees will go perfectly with leg of lamb or pigeon, as well as stronger cheeses such as Reblochon or Tomme de Savoie for the reds.
For whites, we recommend langoustines or fish dishes that will perfectly enhance your wine. A good Comté cheese will also enhance Pernand-Vergelesses. We strongly recommend serving at a temperature of between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius.
