2023 Bernard Dugat-Py Sous Fretille Blanc Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, Burgundy

Aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, white flowers, toasted nuts and spices introduce the 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and charming palate that's suave and enveloping. It will offer a broad drinking window. Published: Jan 31, 2025

90-91 points William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Tucked into the limestone slopes above Pernand Vergelesses, Sous Frétille is a Premier Cru vineyard with a wonderful view towards the Hill of Corton. Its elevated position and cool exposure produce Chardonnay with remarkable freshness, mineral character and quiet intensity. Better known for its formidable Gevrey Chambertin reds, the Dugat-Py family also crafts exceptional white Burgundy, with Loïc Dugat-Py continuing the meticulous vineyard work and restrained winemaking established by his father Bernard.

Pale golden straw with luminous green reflections. Crisp pear, white peach and lemon blossom mingle with green almond, crushed limestone and a delicate suggestion of flint. The 2023 vintage is beautifully focused, with vibrant citrus acidity, fine texture and a subtle savoury richness. A lovely mineral tension carries through the long, elegant finish, revealing the finesse that makes Sous Frétille such a compelling vineyard.

Delicious with grilled King George whiting and preserved lemon, steamed scallop dumplings with ginger, or roasted Jerusalem artichokes with hazelnut and thyme. A sophisticated white Burgundy that rewards a little attention.

Cellaring: 2027 to 2038. Excellent potential for further development, with greater nutty complexity emerging over time.