VINCENT GIRARDIN Pernand Vergelesses 2018 Bottle (Chardonnay)

Description

The vineyard is located in the village of Pernand Vergelesses. The village is at the confluence of two valleys on the "Corton Mountain”. Pernand Vergelesses is also one of the three villages which producing the famous Grand Cru Blanc : Corton Charlemagne. The wine is barrelled after a slight settling. The grapes are put in French oak barrels of 500 litres (10 % new barrels) in which the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in yeasts and native bacteria take place. Left on fine lees for 15 months, without stirring. One month before bottling, the wine from different barrels is placed in a stainless steel tank for blending. Bottling is done according to the moon calendar.

TASTING NOTES: The aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) announce with time amber and honey, spices still. On the palate, a mineral, harmonious and very pleasant wine.

FOOD PAIRING: goes well with sushi, freshwater fish in white sauce, cheese (gruyère, goat's cheese)... Serving temperature : 12 °C.