France
DOMAINE ETIENNE DELARCHE
PERNAND VERGELESSES ROUGE BOUTIERES
It’s easy to miss the petite hamlet of Pernand-Vergelesses, hiding behind
bulk of the noble Corton hill. Yet this Côte de Beaune village, with its
impeccable vineyards, is a treasure trove of refined Burgundy wines. For
more than three generations, the Delarche family has crafted authentic,
earthy and expressive Burgundy in Pernand, much under the radar of the
Burgundy cognoscenti. Yet Delarche Burgundy offers a clarity and purity
of flavor that is captivating; whites are creamy and concentrated, taking a
cue from Corton-Charlemagne, while reds are spicy and refined, seductive
from the moment they’re bottled yet able to age effortlessly for years.
WINERY: Domaine Etienne Delarche
WINEMAKER: Etienne Delarche
ESTABLISHED: 1940s
REGION: FRANCE • Burgundy • Côte de Beaune • Pernand-Vergelesses
APPELLATION: Pernand-Vergelesses AOC
BLEND: 100% Pinot Noir
VINEYARDS: Bordering Savigny, ‘Boutières’ faces southeast, at the foot of
the slope, touching premier crus ‘Vergelesses’ and ‘Les Fichots.’ Soils are
deep, clay-rich.
AGE OF VINES: 70+ years
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Destemmed; fermented on indigenous
yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged in older French
barrels (10% new) for one year. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of black fruits, licorice, earth, light pepper.
Juicy and fleshy, with good energy; bramble fruit, violet candy
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Charcuterie; grilled pork sausages; French cheese
from Burgundy (like Comté)