Located around the southern side of Corton hill, the tiny village of Pernand-Vergelesses sits at 820-980 feet in elevation. The appellation Pernand-Vergelesses is an irregular shape on the map due to the geography of the wine friendly areas hugging the slopes up the valleys leading to this steep, quiet and attractive Cote de Beaune village. The first part of the name of the town, Pernand, dates back to Celtic times and the second part, Vergelesses, was added in 1922.
Terroir
Chardonnay is grown further up the slopes in marl, which is sedimentary soil consisting of clay and lime. Slightly lower on the slope, Pinot Noir is grown in limestone-rich pebble filled dirt. Vineyards are mostly east or south facing, depending on locations in the valley.
