Frederic Esmonin 2022 "Les Boutieres" Pernand Vergelesses

"Les Boutières is sandwiched between the premier crus of Pernand “Basses Vergelesses” and Aloxe-Corton’s Vercots and Guèrets premier Crus. Its uniquely situated at the crossroad of Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-Les-Beaune, and a short distance from the Grand Crus of Corton. Two unrelated vineyards share the same name, one in Aloxe-Corton and the other, because of its lower, presumably wet position (a small creek feeds out of it), is appellated as Bourgogne." Atherton Wine Imports

The "Les Boutieres" Pernand Vergelesses from Esmonin is consistently one of my favorite cuvees from Esmonin. These parcels and terroir show a savory wild character every vintage that is unique from the other Esmonin cuvees. Over time this wine evolves from delicate red fruits and rose petals to mushrooms, hoisin, and wet forest floor.