Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Les Vergelesses', Domaine Rapet Père & Fils, (Magnum) 2023 vs Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Les Malconsorts', Domaine du Clos Frantin 2013
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Les Vergelesses', Domaine Rapet Père & Fils, (Magnum) 2023 currently starts £2.90 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £112.10 | £115.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Rapet | Domaine du Clos Frantin |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 1500ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Les Vergelesses', Domaine Rapet Père & Fils, (Magnum) 2023
Domaine Rapet, located on the edge of the Hautes-Côtes d’Or, operates with a clear commitment to organic viticulture, with all vineyards certified as such. The domaine’s holdings include a significant proportion of vines planted in 1960, now providing the estate with mature, low-yielding vineyards that yield concentrated and terroir-expressive fruit. "A wine of grace and depth, showcasing the minerality of its terroir. The red cherry fruit is pure and vibrant, with silky tannins providing a delicate structure. The finish is long and driven by a fine sucrosity that enhances its length and elegance." Our note The viticultural approach is meticulous, with leaf removal carried out for both red and white grape varieties. This technique ensures optimal ripening conditions by improving sunlight exposure and air circulation within the canopy, thereby reducing disease pressure. During vinification, approximately 70% of the grapes are destemmed, while the remaining 30% are left as whole bunches, contributing to additional aromatic complexity and fine tannin structure. In the cellar, Domaine Rapet favours a gravity-flow system to minimise mechanical handling and preserve the integrity of the fruit. The fermentations are gentle, with no punch-downs, aiming for a more delicate extraction. Ageing is carried out in a diverse range of vessels, including large 1,200-litre foudres, 650-litre barrels, concrete eggs, and 750-litre amphorae. This nuanced use of different materials and volumes allows for precision in highlighting the character of each cuvée, balancing fruit purity with textural complexity.
Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Les Malconsorts', Domaine du Clos Frantin 2013
Domaine du Clos Frantin is located at the heart of the Côte de Nuits in a beautiful 18th century estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Over 50% of their 7.3 hectares of vineyards are Premier and Grand Cru sites, all farmed organically since 2018. The domaine has the largest plantings of Vosne Romanée’s top Premier Cru “Les Malconsorts”, one of the first in line for elevation to Grand Cru status, yet it remains a fiftieth the cost of a bottle of neighbour La Tâche! Neal Martin comments that Maison Bichot (owner of the domaine) can make “ really quite delicious, complex wines that often surprise people in blind tastings when not swayed by the label. ” We have always selected cuvées which offer comparable quality at a more attractive price than a number of big names - here you’ll find real value and drinking pleasure.
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