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

Characteristics and tasting notes for Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023 from Champy

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a very clear pale gold hue, enhanced by silvery reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, accompanied by notes of white-fleshed fruits such as peach. Mineral nuances blend with floral scents of acacia, while touches of sweet spices recalling anise and nutmeg complete the ensemble.

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

Food and wine pairings

This Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023 ideally accompanies noble fish in sauce, shellfish, poultry in cream sauce, or hard cooked cheeses.

Service 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

Established in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper in Beaune, Maison Champy represents the oldest Burgundy merchant house. Located in 18th-century Beaune buildings listed as historic monuments, it currently cultivates approximately 21 hectares across renowned appellations of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Beaune, or Corton-Charlemagne. The estate has been under the direction of Dimitri Bazas since 2014 and owned by the AdVini group since 2016.

The vineyard

The En Caradeux climat is among the seven Premiers Crus of Pernand-Vergelesses, a Burgundy appellation located in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune. This very hilly wine-growing area, planted since the Middle Ages, extends across the hillsides of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune. The diversity of soils and exposures gives each climat a distinct identity. The white Premiers Crus of Pernand-Vergelesses total 17.60 hectares spread across seven climats.

Winemaking and aging

The manual harvest of Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru "En Caradeux" 2023 is followed by traditional winemaking respecting the biodynamic calendar. Fermentation takes place in barrels with indigenous yeasts. Aging occurs for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% of which are new wood.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.