Champy : Pernand-Vergelesses Village 2014

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Pernand-Vergelesses Village 2014 from Champy

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a bright, pale golden hue.

Nose

The nose opens on a delicate bouquet of white flowers, accompanied by fresh citrus notes. A fine minerality rounds out this elegant aromatic profile.

Palate

On the palate, this white wine reveals a well-balanced structure in which the vibrant expression of Chardonnay comes through beautifully. The terroir’s hallmark minerality shows with finesse, leading to a lovely long finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Pernand-Vergelesses Village 2014 pairs ideally with fish in a light sauce, seafood, or poultry in a cream sauce. It also matches very well with aged goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Pernand-Vergelesses Village 2014, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 11 and 13°C.

A white Burgundy wine expressing with purity and refinement the minerality of Pernand-Vergelesses

The estate

Founded in 1720, Champy is Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant house. Now owned by the AdVini group since October 2025, the estate farms 21 hectares of vineyards exclusively located on the Côte de Beaune. Under the technical direction of Dimitri Bazas, who has been with the estate for over 20 years, Maison Champy has committed to an exemplary environmental approach, with 12 hectares certified organic or in conversion. In 2021, the estate received the prestigious “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” label, being the only Burgundy wine estate to benefit from this distinction.

The vineyard

Pernand-Vergelesses lies in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune, three kilometers from Aloxe-Corton, nestled against the renowned Corton hill. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils mixed with pebbly scree at the foot of the slope, while the brown or yellowish marls at higher elevations, between 250 and 350 meters, are particularly well suited to Chardonnay. This exposure and altitude give Pernand-Vergelesses white wines a distinctive freshness and pronounced minerality.

The vintage

The 2014 vintage in Burgundy began with a mild, frost-free spring, followed by successful flowering in late May and early June. On June 28, hailstorms hit the Côte de Beaune, causing significant losses in certain areas. July and August were cool, but September turned the situation around with sunny, warm weather, allowing for optimal ripening. This vintage is characterized by remarkable acidity and excellent aging potential.

Winemaking and aging

The Chardonnay grapes intended for the Pernand-Vergelesses Village 2014 were vinified according to the rigorous protocols developed by Dimitri Bazas. The winemaking follows the principles of organic and biodynamic farming implemented at the estate since the early 2000s.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay