Pernand Vergelesses Blanc Les Caradeux Premier Cru

A Premier Cru that shows what Pernand-Vergelesses can do when conditions are right: same altitude and soil structure as the neighboring Corton-Charlemagne – only with an easterly exposure instead of south, which gives this Chardonnay a cooler, mineral-driven character.

Domaine Chanson is one of the oldest négociant houses in the Côte de Beaune, founded in Beaune in 1750. The 1.90 hectares of the Les Caradeux vineyard are situated on a moderate slope – classic Premier Cru terrain with a calcareous subsoil and good drainage.

Pale golden yellow in the glass. On the nose, lemon zest, white grapefruit, and ripe pear, with a hint of toast from the barrel aging. On the palate, dense and precise: the acidity is well-integrated, the texture creamy without heaviness, the finish long with a salty, stony note – characteristic of this special eastern vineyard site.

Drinking window: 2024–2030. Serving temperature 11–13 °C.
Pairs well with scallops with butter sauce, grilled turbot, Vacherin Mont-d'Or or a mature Beaufort.