2018 Pernand Vergelesses Blanc Sous Fretille
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Wafting from the glass with notes of Meyer lemon, crisp orchard fruit, almonds and fresh mint, the 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille is medium to full-bodied, rich, layered and nicely concentrated, with chalky extract and an enveloping core of fruit. This has turned out very nicely.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Frétille 1er Cru Blanc comes from 50-year-old vines occupying a cool microclimate that confers an advantage in warm growing seasons like this one. It has a well-defined bouquet featuring scents of ripe clementines sitting in an antique glass bowl, Nashi pear and light sea spray aromas. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced entry, a fine bead of acidity and a gorgeous almond and white-chocolate-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Around 1,200 bottles produced.
About the producer
Dugat-Py, based at the base of the Combe de Lavaux in Gevrey-Chambertin, stands as one of Burgundy’s most revered producers, known for crafting Pinot Noir of incredible depth, power, and age-worthiness.