2020 Domaine Pavelot Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses 1er Cru Kreuzberg runs his domaine of 6ha

runs his domaine of 6ha – less than it used to be after some leases expired – from most unprepossessing-looking premises

The summer was mild until a significant heatwave around Labor Day sent growers scrambling to pick the first wave of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Handpicked

and the rising of temperatures in early May caused the buds to burst and grow quickly

Sangiovese (30%)

2020 Domaine Pavelot Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses 1er Cru Kreuzberg runs his domaine of 6haA single parcel exposed to the east, gently sloped just under our Ile des Vergelesses at the southern limit of Pernand. Here, we on fine clay deposits with a pepply structure, rich in limestone, easily susceptible to compaction. This wine always expresses itself with ripe red fruit, cassis or kirsch and spice. Surely, the most poweful in our range, rich in tannin and structure. It merits aging before revealing itself fully. Harvest by hand. The grapes