Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru "En Caradeux"
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Chardonnay | 750ml | Premier Cru
The village of Pernand-Vergelesses is situated just 3 km from Aloxe-Corton, and among all the villages that the Grand Cru hill of Corton overlooks, this is the most picturesque. The parcel "En Caradeux", situated mid-slope and facing east, overlooks the hill of Corton. These vines are worked traditionally by the winemakers of Domaine Louis Latour. The soil is stony, and the basement is composed of marl and flint limestone, which gives this terroir its typical particularity.
Undergoes complete malolactic fermentation in traditional French oak barrels, all 25% new and medium toasted by the Louis Latour cooperage, and aged for 8 to 10 months.
Winemaking Details
Grape: Chardonnay
Vine Age: 30 years
Soil: Clay and limestone
Harvest: Hand-picked
Fermentation: Complete malolactic in traditional oak barrels
Aging: 8–10 months in French oak (25% new)
Oak Source: Louis Latour cooperage, medium toast
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Heritage
The village of Pernand-Vergelesses is located just 3km from Aloxe-Corton and of all the villages that the Grand Cru hill of Corton looks over, this is the most picturesque. The parcel "En Caradeux", located mid-slope and exposed to the East, faces the hill of Corton. These vines are worked traditionally by the winemakers of Domaine Louis Latour. The soil is stony and the basement is composed of marl and flint limestone which gives a typical particularity of this terroir.
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