Rapet Pernand Vergelesses Les Combottes Blanc 2022 (750ML)

93 DE / 89 WA / 88-90 JM

The full name of this interesting village-level climat is Plantes de Champs et Combottes; Vincent Rapet notes that the vines are located at 350 metres elevation facing west. They have delivered a wine with a finely tuned balance between freshness and ripe fruit, with notes of grapefruit and passionfruit and a firm mineral edge. The texture is lively and fine, and the finish is long. The grapes are pressed as whole clusters and fermented in cask (30% new). This crisp, delicious wine will drink on release but is also suited for mid-term ageing.—Charles Curtis MW, Decanter

Offering up aromas of orange zest, white flowers and green apple, the 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Combottes Blanc is medium-bodied, bright and lively, with a charming, fine-boned profile that will make friends on release.—William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Fresh and crisp yet the fruit is ripe enough. Clean, with some pears with the apples, a fresh touch despite the volume of fruit. Not too much acidity but all tastes in balance. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: October 2023.—Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy