Champy : Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "Ile des Vergelesses" 2012
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after March 2, 2026
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for the Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru « Ile des Vergelesses » 2012 from Domaine Champy
Tasting
Color
The wine displays a beautiful garnet hue.
Nose
The nose is expressive and nuanced, combining delicate spices with red and black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant), along with subtle floral notes of violet.
Palate
The palate opens with a sensation of freshness, supported by a mineral backbone. The fruit remains balanced and precise, while the lively acidity brings rhythm and elegance to the tasting.
Food and wine pairings
This Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru « Ile des Vergelesses » pairs beautifully with Italian cured meats. It also goes well with red meats, such as duck breast with blackcurrant, grilled beef, or confit lamb shoulder. It also matches perfectly with a cheese board.
Serving and cellaring
The Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru « Ile des Vergelesses » is ideally enjoyed between 15 and 16 °C.
A lively, well-balanced Burgundy Premier Cru
The estate
Founded in Beaune in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper, Champy is regarded as Burgundy’s oldest négociant-éleveur house. Since 2016, it has been part of the AdVini group and farms 21 hectares across the Côte de Beaune, from Volnay to Corton-Charlemagne. Committed to more sustainable viticulture, it now has 50% of its vineyard area certified organic and 50% certified Haute Valeur Environnementale. Awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label in 2021, Champy combines tradition and modernity, and remains the only production site still active within the old town of Beaune.
The vineyard
The Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru « Ile des Vergelesses » comes from parcels located in the commune of Pernand-Vergelesses, at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune. Very hilly, the vineyard stretches between 250 and 350 meters in altitude. The vines draw from clay-limestone marls, which give the wine its structure and its mineral signature.
Winemaking and aging
The Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru « Ile des Vergelesses » grapes were harvested by hand. A cold pre-fermentation maceration was carried out before spontaneous alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasted around three weeks. Aging then continued for 14 months in eight barrels, with 25% new oak.
Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir
