As we’ve mentioned many times before, one of the great joys of tasting and shopping
for Burgundy is studying maps of the region. Nowhere else in the world have vineyards
been so carefully diagrammed and codified, and what we especially love is to find the vineyard sites within shouting distance of the most exalted Grand Crus. Pernand-
Vergelesses, a hidden valley near Corton-Charlemagne in the Côte de Beaune, is a treasure known for both its white and red wines. This particular Chardonnay embodies
the spirit of its grand cru neighbor, offering a Burgundian expression with both richness
and a distinct stony character.