Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc by Domaine

Structure

Bodyfull

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral

Palate: lemon, green apple, hazelnut, saline

A fresh, value premier cru white with citrus, white flowers and a stony, mineral finish.

What it pairs with

Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
Cervelle de canut Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

How to serve Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Salade lyonnaise, Cervelle de canut, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Cloux is one of Rollin's core Pernand premier cru whites.

1860: Domaine established

Facts

Producer: Domaine Rollin Pere et Fils · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: Premier Cru (Pernand-Vergelesses, AOC)
Oak: Around 12 months in French oak, part new
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 25 to 45 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 1980

Frequently asked about Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc

What does Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc taste like?

On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, hazelnut, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A fresh, value premier cru white with citrus, white flowers and a stony, mineral finish.

When should I drink Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc?

Salade lyonnaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.

What grapes are in Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Cloux Blanc?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Pernand-Vergelesses, AOC).

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