Elegant, expressive and beautifully sculpted, the 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses from Domaine Antonin Guyon shows the purity and poise that define this hillside terroir. Bright ruby in colour, it opens with delicate aromas of red cherry, raspberry and rose petal, evolving into notes of wild herbs, spice and a whisper of forest floor. The palate is silky and refined with supple fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and finely woven tannins. Subtle oak adds texture and warmth without obscuring the clarity of the fruit. The finish is long, savoury and mineral, carrying hints of spice and stone that speak clearly of its limestone slopes. A wine that balances charm and structure in perfect harmony.

For when: you crave elegance with just a hint of edge.
Pairs with: roast duck, game bird, or mushroom and truffle tagliatelle.

Domaine Antonin Guyon, based in Savigny-lès-Beaune, is one of Burgundy’s most respected family domaines, known for crafting wines of balance and precision across the Côte d’Or. Founded in the 1960s by Antonin Guyon, and now led by his sons Dominique and Michel, the estate spans more than 40 hectares, from Gevrey-Chambertin in the north to Meursault in the south.

The Les Vergelesses vineyard, one of Pernand’s most esteemed Premier Crus, sits on east-facing limestone-clay slopes that naturally produce wines of tension, fragrance and longevity. The 2023 vintage was hand-harvested and traditionally vinified, followed by around 15 months of ageing in French oak (about one-third new). The result is a Pinot Noir that embodies the Guyon touch, poised, pure and quietly powerful,  a red Burgundy that whispers of finesse rather than force.