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Côte de Beaune
Premier Cru
Red
100% Pinot Noir
Pernand-Vergelesses
Clos de la Croix de Pierre
Vineyards situationThe commune of Pernand Vergelesses is located above between Aloxe Cortonand Savigny Les Beaune, in the North of the Côte de Beaune.
CharacteristicsPernand produces both red and white wines under village and premier cruappellations. « Clos de la Croix de Pierre » is situated on the « En Caradeux » area. The vineyardis facing East, not very far from the village. Soil is made of limsetone and smallstones on the surface. Its name comes from a big cross made of stone at the entrance of the vineyard.
Wine makingThe fermentation takes place in tanks after which the wine is aged in oak barrelsfor an average of 15 months before being bottled.
Winemaker's comments / GastronomyMaison Louis Jadot premier cru « Clos de la Croix de Pierre » is a powerful,structured as well as a very delicate wine. It develops nice aromas of wellmatured black fruits. It is quite long in the mouth with supple tannins.
It will perfectly match with tender red meats, lamb and mild cheeses.
PreservationThis wine will age for 5-8 years in good cellaring conditions (constanttemperature and high humidity).
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