Les Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

All the berries, wildflowers and herbs of the hedgerows. Very elegant and cool on the sleek and very precise palate that's at the lower end of the medium-bodied range. I love the interplay of silky tannins and mineral freshness with the finely nuanced red fruit. From a 1.69-hectare parcel in this underrated site. Drink or hold.

Dark and dense, with blackberry, blueberry, plum and iron flavors, this red is compact and chunky. Shows spice and vegetal elements, which will need more time to come to the fore. Offers moderate length. Best from 2025 through 2037. 1,200 cases made, 200 cases imported.

This red's core of cherry keeps it focused, with elements of earth, iron, vegetal underbrush and toasty oak adding depth. Linear and well-structured, with a lingering aftertaste of cherry and spice. Drink now through 2032. 900 cases made, 300 cases imported.