Vallet Freres Pernand Vergelesses Blanc - A stunning Burgundy. Fine bright golden in colour with rich and complex aromas of hazelnuts and honey followed by an intense and persistent flavour. It has a lovely smooth buttery texture.
This winery represents real attention to detail, delicate selection of the best grapes and above all a passion for making superb wines. The Vallet family own holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin - the entire single vineyard of Clos de la Justice - Beaune Epenottes (Premier Cru) and Charmes-Chambertin (Grand Cru). They also source the best grapes from growers in other areas, with whom they have worked closely for many years.
3 Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay is a big fan and has sourced 5 Vallet wines for his restaurant's wine list.
Traditional practices are employed to produce Pernand Vergelesses - rigorous grape selection and no destemming (Vallet, like Domaine de la Romanee-Conti are just one of a number of producers who still favour this technique). Grapes undergo immediate pneumatic pressing (to avoid oxidization) and fermentation in oak barrels with "batonnage" every day. The wine is bottled after 15 months.
A versatile wine that would match fish, poultry or cheese.
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