Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru 'En Caradeux' Mark Haisma 2022

The Pernard Vergelesses 1er Cru ‘En Caradeux’ by Mark Haisma is a Chardonnay from Burgundy creamy yet taut that originates from the Côte de Beaune. The climat Premier Cru ‘En Caradeux’ is located just south of the municipality of Pernard-Vergelesses, which is in turn situated on the border with the Côte de Nuits. To understand the great vocation of this AOC towards white wines, it is enough to know that the territory of Pernard Vergelesses lies along the slope facing the vineyards destined for the renowned Corton-Charlemagne, from which some of the most appreciated and renowned white wines in the world are born.

‘En Caradeux’ Mark Haisma Pernard Vergelesses 1er Cru comes from only Chardonnay grapes grown at an altitude between 250 and 300 meters above sea level on clay-limestone soils. The agronomic management follows the principles of organic farming while the exposure is full east. Following the manual harvest, the bunches are vinified in white through soft pressing and traditional alcoholic fermentation.Subsequently, the mass is racked into small French oak barrels where it matures for several months until the final bottling.

In the glass, the Pernard Vergelesses ‘En Caradeux’ 1er Cru from producer Mark Haisma shows a straw yellow color with golden hues. Elegant hints of yellow-fleshed fruit and orange blossom describe the olfactory panorama along with notes of citrus peel, light mineral hints, and valuable woody nuances. The full and enveloping body on the palate is perfectly supported by the bright freshness and the strong savory-mineral character that accompanies the long citrus persistence. The recommendation is to pair this Burgundy Chardonnay with refined and elaborate dishes, both seafood and meat.