2023 Pernand-Vergelles 1er Cru Les Vergelesses, Domaine Antonin Guyon

Pernand-Vergelles, Burgundy, France

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.

Whats in the bottle
100% Pinot Noir

£51.95
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A true family estate and one of the quiet stars of the Côte d’Or, Domaine Antonin Guyon stands for elegance, integrity and classic Burgundian craft. Founded in the 1960s by Antonin Guyon, who began by purchasing small, fragmented vineyard parcels across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, the domaine now spans over 40 hectares of prime terroir, from Gevrey-Chambertin in the north to Meursault and Pernand-Vergelesses in the south.

Today, the estate is run by Antonin’s sons, Dominique and Michel Guyon, who have carried forward their father’s meticulous, terroir-first philosophy. Every parcel is hand-harvested, vinified separately, and treated with the kind of care more often reserved for Grand Cru vineyards. Sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar ensure that each cuvée expresses its site with clarity and finesse.

In the cellar beneath their historic home in Savigny-lès-Beaune, the Guyon family employs traditional Burgundian methods: gentle pressing, fermentation with native yeasts, and élevage in carefully selected French oak barrels (20–30% new, depending on the cuvée). The wines are renowned for their precision, balance and purity, supple reds that highlight Pinot Noir’s perfume and structure, and luminous whites that reflect the mineral brilliance of the Côte de Beaune’s limestone soils.

From their village bottlings to their distinguished Premier Crus such as Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Frétille and Volnay Clos des Chênes, Domaine Antonin Guyon continues to embody everything that defines great Burgundy: quiet confidence, craftsmanship across generations, and a deep respect for the character of place.

2023 Pernand-Vergelles 1er Cru Les Vergelesses, Domaine Antonin Guyon

£51.95

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