Vallet Frères, Pernand-Vergelesses, Beaune

Burgundy | France

Fine bright golden in colour with aromas of fresh pear, apple and caramel. The palate weight is wonderful with a smooth minerality leading to rich and complex flavours of baked apples and custard.

Awards

2011 Vintage: Sommelier Wine Awards 2014 – Silver

About the Producer

Traditional practices have remained relatively unchanged both in the vineyard and cellar since the formation of this family Domaine in 1864. Very low yields are controlled by strict pruning practices, vineyard management is organic and the grapes are hand harvested. Rigorous grape selection and minimal destemming as 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 oxidisation) followed by fermentation in oak barrels with “batonnage” every day. The wine is bottled after 15 months.

Food Pairing

Rich fish & chicken dishes or cheese based vegetarian bakes. For something more regional, try with a traditional Burgundian dish such as pike dumplings in a sorrel sauce, or with baked Epoisse cheese.