2020 Domaine Pavelot Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses 1er Cru Kreuzberg The Carmenère from San Leonardo

The Carmenère from San Leonardo is surely the oldest grape variety cultivated on the estate

The summer was mild until a significant heatwave around Labor Day sent growers scrambling to pick the first wave of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Fermentation on the skins in concrete vats is followed by malolactic fermentation and aging for ten months at 80% in barrique and at 20% in large oak

the vineyard work was aimed at protecting the vines and grapes from diseases: attentive and ongoing canopy management

It should be noted that the Morgon appellation dates back to 1936

2020 Domaine Pavelot Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses 1er Cru Kreuzberg The Carmenère from San LeonardoA single parcel exposed to the east, gently sloped just under our Ile des Vergelesses at the southern limit of Pernand. Here, we on fine clay deposits with a pepply structure, rich in limestone, easily susceptible to compaction. This wine always expresses itself with ripe red fruit, cassis or kirsch and spice. Surely, the most poweful in our range, rich in tannin and structure. It merits aging before revealing itself fully. Harvest by hand. The grapes