Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru Clos Berthet 2024
from Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine
Appellation: Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2024
Professional wine description
The 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru "Clos Berthet" appears as a classic and terroir-driven white Burgundy with a precise and linear profile, clearly reflecting the Premier Cru vineyard's chalky soil and cool exposure.
Color: Clear, light golden with green reflections.
Nose: Elegant and mineral-driven bouquet with notes of white flowers, citrus blossom, and freshly squeezed lemon, accompanied by green pear, white peach, and a hint of crisp apple. Underlying are fine nuances of toasted hazelnuts, light butter, and subtle vanilla from the oak aging, balanced by a chalky, almost saline minerality.
Taste: Dry, stringent, and well-defined in its expression. The vibrant acidity carries the fruit beautifully, creating a harmonious balance between ripe citrus, stone fruit, and a cool, chalky minerality. The texture is creamy without losing resilience, and the wine is rounded off by a long, clean, and slightly saline finish with fine oak spices.
Structure and style:
A linear and terroir-focused Chardonnay with classic Burgundian elegance. The combination of freshness, structure, and subtle oak provides both immediate charm and aging potential.
Food pairing:
Ideal for classic dishes such as butter-fried turbot, scallops, lobster, veal in a light sauce, or mature firm cheeses. Also perfect for Nordic-inspired dishes with shellfish and herbs.
Serving: 10–12 °C
Aging potential: Ready to drink now with great reward, but can develop further complexity over the next 6–10 years.