Presentation
Located in Pernand-Vergelesses, this family estate is one of the oldest in the region, with a winemaking history dating back over 250 years. Today, Vincent Rapet and his wife Sylvette manage the estate, perpetuating the legacy of their ancestors Roland and Robert Rapet. With 21 hectares of vines located in Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Beaune, the estate produces wines of great purity, practicing sustainable agriculture. The whites, aged on fine lees, offer magnificent mineral tension, while the reds develop a refined structure through long macerations and precise aging in oak barrels. Its strong point? A perfect alliance between tradition and technical precision, giving birth to elegant and balanced wines.
Location
The name “Combottes” is a diminutive of combe, referring to the rolling, valley-like shape of the parcel.
Terroir
Situated in the climat “Les Plantes des Champs et Combottes,” this south-west-facing slope extends from the edge of the village. The soils are light, white, and marl-based. The vineyard rows are short, with drainage ditches to prevent erosion on the steep terrain.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard practices include vine treatments and soil management tailored to the steepness and fragility of the slope.
Harvest
The grapes are hand-harvested and transported in small crates to preserve their integrity.
Winemaking
Whole grape clusters are gently pressed in a pneumatic press for two hours to respect the fruit. After a 24-hour cold settling, the must is transferred to 350-liter barrels, 20% of which are new, for fermentation.
Ageing
Ageing on fine lees with regular bâtonnage continues until July. Bottling takes place after 12 months of maturation.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Pernand-Vergelesses “Les Combottes” catches the eye with its golden hue. Fresh, lively, and elegant, it opens with delicate aromas of fresh fruit and white flowers, evolving with notes of honey and flint as it matures.
Visual appearance
Golden reflections with bright clarity
At nose
Fresh fruit, white flowers, hints of honey and flint
On the palate
Lively, elegant, and well-balanced with a mineral finish
Food pairings
Perfect with refined starters such as warm goat cheese in pastry or seafood. For mains, try with delicate fish or a creamy vegetable gratin (like gratin dauphinois). Among cheeses, it pairs beautifully with Chaource, Bleu de Bresse, or a rich, creamy Brillat-Savarin.
