Champy : Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "En Caradeux" 2023

Tasting notes for the Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023 from Champy

Tasting

Color
The color displays a very clear, pale golden hue highlighted by silvery reflections.r

Nose
The bouquet reveals citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, accompanied by notes of white-fleshed fruits such as peach. Mineral nuances mingle with floral scents of acacia, while hints of sweet spices evoking anise and nutmeg round out the whole.

Palate
The palate captivates with its delicacy and freshness. The harmonious balance between richness and acidity structures the tasting, which lingers into a long, linear, mineral finish.

Food pairings

This Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023 is an ideal match for refined fish in sauce, shellfish, poultry in a cream sauce, or hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

It is recommended to serve this Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023 at a temperature between 11 and 13°C to fully appreciate its qualities.

A white Premier Cru from Pernand-Vergelesses combining minerality and elegance

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper in Beaune, the Champy house is the oldest négociant in Burgundy. Housed in listed 18th-century buildings in Beaune, it currently farms around 21 hectares in renowned Côte de Beaune appellations such as Pommard, Beaune, and Corton-Charlemagne. The estate has been led by Dimitri Bazas since 2014 and has been owned by the AdVini group since 2016.

The vineyard

The En Caradeux site is one of the seven Premiers Crus of Pernand-Vergelesses, a Burgundy appellation in the north of the Côte de Beaune. This very hilly winegrowing area, planted since the Middle Ages, stretches across the slopes of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune. The diversity of soils and exposures gives each site its own identity. The white Premiers Crus of Pernand-Vergelesses cover a total of 17.60 hectares, spread across seven sites.

Vinification and aging

Following the hand-harvest of the Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023, traditional vinification is carried out with attention to the biodynamic calendar. Fermentation takes place in barrels with native yeasts. Aging occurs over 12 months in oak barrels, including 30% new oak.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay