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
Like the "Graves" of Médoc, the term "Grèves" in Burgundy refers to fine gravel and sandy soils, particularly favorable for vine growing.
Terroir
Les Grèves is Beaune’s most extensive and one of its most prestigious climats. This old, steeply sloped vineyard over 50 years old gradually reveals its full potential for producing great wines.
In the vineyard
Thoughtful vineyard management with regular treatments and precise soil care tailored to the slope and soil profile.
Harvest
Grapes are hand-picked and brought in using small crates. A conveyor belt allows for gentle transfer into the tanks with careful sorting.
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place over 15 days with regular punch-downs to ensure maximum extraction of color and richness before pressing.
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels, 20% of which are new. Racking is done using a manual bellows system to avoid pump use.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Wines from Les Grèves are remarkably fine, both in their fruit and discreet spice aromas. On the palate, they are round and deep, combining elegance with structured tannins. A Premier Cru that stands alongside Burgundy’s finest.
Visual appearance
Brilliant ruby with deep clarity
At nose
Red berries, delicate spice, floral nuances
On the palate
Round, structured, elegant, with depth and finesse
Food pairings
Pairs wonderfully with flavorful meats such as veal, guinea fowl, or refined game like pigeon. Its structure even allows it to hold its own alongside bold dishes like hunter-style rabbit or coq au vin.
