Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Maison Pierre Meurgey 2022 vs Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Pierre Meurgey 2019
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Pierre Meurgey 2019 currently starts £0.60 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
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| Best current price | £54.90 | £54.30 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Pierre Meurgey | Pierre Meurgey |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Maison Pierre Meurgey 2022
“Limpid colour, lime-flecked, with a bright, high-toned nose of apple skin, mirabelle, fresh almonds and acacia blossoms. Palate is focussed and energetic, the oak well absorbed, crunchy pear fruit and notes of beeswax and acacia honey lead to a juicy, sapid finish. Pernand is perennially under-rated but the quality here is undeniable and the value point exceptional. We missed out on getting an allocation of the 2021 but are delighted to have cases to offer this year. It comes highly recommended." Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru Pierre Meurgey's Sous Frétille comes from an elevated, sunny site, at the top of the hill overlooking Pernand that was promoted to Premier Cru status (for whites) from the 2000 vintage onwards. The vines get plenty of sun but the height ensures a cooler fruit profile. Our second vintage from Pierre, who divides his time between vineyards in Macon and the Cote d’Or, the latter being made in Château de Bligny, formerly the winemaking base of Jane Eyre. Pierre characterises 2022 has having “ ripeness and preserved freshness" . He suggests that despite the hot year the wines do not have the same concentration as 2020 - which were more forced because of the early harvest, and instead show a greater natural balance, being made from “ happy fruit ” as he puts it. He notes the wines have gained more body during élévage but retain a fresher style than normal solar vintages.
Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Pierre Meurgey 2019
Pierre Meurgey's 2019 Premier Cru Sous Frétille shows off everything that makes this tucked-away hillside so exciting: bright, mineral, and quietly confident. Just behind the iconic hill of Corton, Sous Frétille benefits from chalky soils and a prime, sun-catching position. That combo gives the wine its fresh energy and fine detail. Pierre keeps things low-intervention in the cellar, allowing the vineyard’s character to shine through with clarity and class. In the glass, it’s elegant and expressive, with notes of citrus zest, white blossom, and a gentle nutty lift. The palate is beautifully layered—refined and zippy, with enough texture to keep things interesting.
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