Dubreuil-Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses 2021
The Wine
From a .57 ha holding.
92 Pts Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy 'A good bright lighter purple crimson. There is a little more depth of fruit on the nose. More precision, fine structure, a return of high-class fruit at the finish. Not dramatic but fine boned and well made. Long fine finish. Drink from 2025-2030'
91 Pts Allen Meadows, Burghound - Outstanding 'A discreet application of wood sets off the slightly more elegant and airier nose of essence of cool wild red berries and subtle spice elements. The sleek, delicious and relatively rich medium-bodied flavors flash evident minerality on the beautifully detailed and balanced finish. This could use better depth, but the length is already impressive. Drink: 2028+'
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Pernand-Vergelesses
Extra - Cork
Year - 2021
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Domaine Dubreuil-Font is a remarkable yet understated producer in Burgundy, crafting exceptional wines from their base in the charming hamlet of Pernand-Vergelesses, located just north of Beaune. Perhaps it is this tranquil setting, removed from the intense pursuit of wines further north in Côte de Nuits, that has allowed the domaine to remain relatively undiscovered. This, in turn, has kept their wines accessible at prices far below the escalating norms of Burgundy.
The domaine is run by fifth-generation winemaker and owner Christine Gruère-Dubreuil, who is also joined by her daughter Clémentine. While their holdings extend as far south as Volnay Pommard, the majority of their production focuses Pernand, encompassing sites on Corton grand cru hillside and the premier cru of Sav-lès-Beaune, Les Vergelesses All red wines are destemmed and aged for 12-15 months barrel, with new oak usage ranging from 35% grand cru wines to a of 15% for the of their portfolio
