Pernand Vergelesses Blanc Les Caradeux Premier Cru

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

Domaine Chanson is one of the oldest négociant houses in the Côte de Beaune, founded in 1750 in Beaune. The 1.90 hectares of the Les Caradeux vineyard are located on a mid-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, plus a hint of toast from the barrel aging. Dense and precise on the palate: the acidity is integrated, the texture creamy without being heavy, the finish long with a salty, stony note – the hallmark of this special eastern exposure.

Serving temperature 11–13 °C.
Pairs with scallops in butter sauce, grilled turbot, Vacherin Mont-d'Or, or a mature Beaufort.