Delarche 2023 Pernand Vergelesse Blanc Les Combottes

Longtime readers of this newsletter know my affinity for Pernand-Vergelesse - both the reds and especially the whites. The beguiling and undeniable gout de terroir of great Pernand-Vergelesse is on full display in the Delarche Les Combottes (100% Chardonnay). The Les Combottes vineyard sits high up on the hill just slightly around the bend from the famous grand cru of Corton. This blessed site typically displays highly aromatic, mineral-driven wines and Delarche’s version is a perfect example of this chiseled style. Aromas of wet stones intermingle with scents of lime, green apple and baked pear. The linear palate expands with a little time in the glass with flavors that reprise the aromatics. The mid-palate shows off the baked pear component while a strong core of tangy mineral action runs through the entire wine to the stoney finish. As delicious and satisfying as this wine is now, the best is yet to come. Enjoy this special wine now and over the next seven to ten years.