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 of the climat “Bois Noël et Belles Filles” evokes, for poets, a place where young women would gladly go for romantic encounters.
Terroir
This east-facing vineyard lies opposite the village of Pernand. The slope is steep, with limestone at the base helping to prevent erosion. The soil has a distinctive reddish hue, owing to the presence of iron-rich clay.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard stages include vine treatments and soil management practices.
Harvest
We harvest the grapes by hand into small crates. A sorting conveyor allows us to fill the vats while carefully selecting the best fruit.
Winemaking
Fermentation lasts around 15 days, with regular punching down to extract the richness and color from the grape skins before pressing.
Ageing
The wine is aged in oak barrels, 20% of which are new. Racking is carried out using a manual bellows, avoiding the use of pumps.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Fresh aromas of blackcurrant and redcurrant. The palate is round and fruity, lifted by a touch of minerality a signature of the steep slopes of Pernand.
At nose
Blackcurrant and redcurrant, with fresh, lifted aromatics
On the palate
Round and fruit-forward, with mineral tension and freshness
Food pairings
Thanks to its freshness, this wine is a perfect match for grilled or plancha-cooked fish fillets, porcini mushroom risotto, or delicate white meats such as braised or roasted Poulet de Bresse.
