COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Olivier Leflaive
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge 2022 from Olivier Leflaive is a red wine from the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Olivier Leflaive, a respected producer and négociant, founded his own house in the early 1990s, emphasizing elegance and finesse in his wines. The appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, with its distinctive clay-limestone soils, is known for producing wines that offer a balance of freshness and complexity. The 2022 vintage was marked by warm, sunny conditions, leading to a healthy and concentrated harvest.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pernand-Vergelesses is one of the few villages in Burgundy to produce both red and white wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, respectively.
Fact 02
The soils here are a complex mix of clay-limestone, often with flint and ferruginous elements.
Fact 03
Olivier Leflaive is a respected négociant, meaning they also source grapes from trusted growers.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage experienced significant sunshine, contributing to ripe fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge is produced using traditional fermentation methods in oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak utilized to impart elegance and balance. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested. The producer follows sustainable wine-growing practices. The overall approach emphasizes refinement and finesse throughout the winemaking process.
