A bit reticent at first, but opens with a bit of time to show a dark plummy fruit with an earthy edge. The wine is tannic and slightly rustic in nature, but with a bit of time to round out in bottle it should show well. Chanson has more than 5ha here planted to Pinot, and another 2ha to Chardonnay. The soils are fairly heavy clay, but the southeast-facing slopes ripen fruit well - some lots came in above 14.5%. The grapes are partially destemmed and gently fermented. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040
Tasted by: Charles Curtis MW (at Burgundy, 10 Nov 2021)

The 2020 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses Rouge 1er Cru has a slight metallic scent on the nose that detracts from the terroir expression. The palate here handles the stem addition better than the Santenay. Quite peppery, moderate depth, a little richness coming through towards the finish. It just needs more lightness of touch. Closure: Diam

Chanson own over 5 ha in Vergelesses. Cask sample. Rich, sumptuous nose is very different from the Pernands of old. Sweet and smooth and almost New World! Fine tannins on the end. Lots of fun but perhaps not terroir purity? More 2020 than Pernand? (JR)