Domaine Pierre Marey et Fils
2011 Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Sous Frétille
Made from vineyards up on the hillside above Vernon, this is a good, spicy Chardonnay. And the quality is superb: our only Premier Cru Pernand wine!
An appetizing nose suggests parsley and other fresh herbs, hay, and flowers. Nicely balanced, managing to seem both opulent and restrained at the same time. Slightly heady and with a piercing acidity that teases the tip of the tongue and gives the wine intensity on a finish marked by delicate, gritty tannins. Notable for an extraordinarily long finish. Approachable now but likely to reward cellaring.
Food pairing: Aperitif; oysters; grilled, herbed fish; roasted, herbed chicken
The Creator of This Wine
Domaine Pierre Marey et Fils
A well-kept secret. For seven generations. That is the best way to describe Domaine Pierre Marey et Fils. Finding it requires venturing high to the top of the small town of Pernand-Vergelesses, where it sits neatly tucked on each side of a steep winding street. We have found it well worth the effort.
| Producer: | Domaine Pierre Marey et Fils |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Maturity: | 2013-2020 |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | White |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Flavors: | Oak, Citrus, Herbs |
| Body: | Light-Medium |
| Soul: | Delicate |
