Pernand-Vergelesses

Don't worry about the pale color, because this is a graceful and filigreed red Burgundy. I love the way the floral and hazelnut aromas are married to the restrained red fruit on the very silky, medium-bodied palate. And then the structure gently asserts itself at the lingering finish, where it shows a delicate sweetness. From a 1-hectare vineyard 400 meters above sea level with a marl soil. 50% whole-cluster fermentation. Sustainable. Drink or hold.

Hints of truffle and tilled earth mingle with violet and cassis on the nose of this subtle yet perfumed Pinot Noir. Ripe black-plum and cherry flavors are rich on the palate but balanced neatly against a crisp spine of acidity and fine, delicately charry tannins. A lovely wine to enjoy young, it's likely to maintain peak through 2026.