Burghound 89-92.
"A deft touch of wood sets off brooding and deeply pitched aromas of dark currant, violet and a hint of humus. There is excellent power and concentration to the sleek, intense and stony flavors that evidence obvious muscle that really comes up on the palate coating finish. This robust effort manages to stop short of displaying any overt rusticity but at least some patience will be required." BH April 2017
PERNAND-VERGELESSES 1ER CRU LES VERGELESSES
SITUATION
PERNAND-VERGELESSES is located between the municipalities of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune. This Premier Cru is one of the best, very close to the Ile des Vergelesses.
AREA
The surface area used by Domaine Dominique GUYON is 58 ares.
SOIL AND GRAPE
Clay and limestone soil.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir.
Age of the vines: 25 years.
HARVESTING AND VINIFICATION
Manual harvesting in small crates. Sorting of the vintage in the winery.
Long winemaking in wood vats, with punching and temperature control.
BREEDING
Aging in oak barrels (1/3 new barrels) and bottling after 18 months.
CHARACTER AND GUARD
Beautiful garnet color, with aromas of currants and raspberries. An elegant wine, with a very fine balance and finely wooded tannins.
A bottle that will keep a decade.
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