Domaine Petit-Roy, Pernand Vergelesses Les Combottes 2022

Domaine Petit-Roy’s Pernand-Vergelesses Les Combottes 2022 is a finely sculpted white Burgundy that trades power for precision. Sourced from a small, limestone-rich parcel on the Beaune coteau, it captures Chardonnay in a taut, mineral-driven style with real finesse. With only around 900 bottles produced, this is a quietly detailed, site-expressive wine for those who appreciate nuance over showiness.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Les Combottes 2022 shows a pale straw color with greenish glints, signaling freshness and tension. The nose opens with precise citrus tones—think lemon zest and grapefruit peel—layered with white stone fruits like nectarine and pear, and a distinct chalky, wet-stone minerality. Subtle hints of hazelnut, white flowers, and a touch of brioche emerge with air, a nod to its time in barrel without any overt oak imprint. On the palate, the wine is sleek and finely etched rather than broad or creamy. Bright acidity drives the citrus and white peach flavors, while the limestone soils translate into a tight, linear mineral backbone that runs from start to finish. The texture has depth without weight, delivering concentration yet remaining light on its feet, with a long, saline, gently pithy finish. Enjoyable now for its energy and clarity, it should evolve beautifully over the next 5–8 years, gaining a bit more mid-palate flesh and complexity while retaining its chalky cut.

Production
Les Combottes comes from a small, limestone-rich plot on the Beaune-side slopes near Pernand-Vergelesses, an area known for its cool exposition and mineral soils that favor taut, ageworthy Chardonnay. Vines are farmed with great care, following low-intervention, organic-minded practices to preserve the natural character of the site. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to balance ripeness and acidity, then gently pressed. Fermentation and aging take place in used barrels, avoiding heavy new oak influence and instead building subtle texture and depth. After barrel maturation, the wine spends an extended period in tank before bottling, which helps it knit together and gain polish, while preserving its tension and finely chiseled edges. Production is tiny—around 900 bottles—ensuring close attention to detail at every stage.

Food & Serving
This Pernand-Vergelesses is a natural partner for refined, mineral-leaning dishes: think oysters, scallops crudo, sashimi, or simply grilled white fish with lemon and herbs. It also shines alongside roast chicken, veal in light cream sauces, fresh goat’s cheese, Comté, and vegetable dishes featuring fennel, leeks, or asparagus. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to emphasize its precision and mineral drive. A short decant of 20–30 minutes or an early opening in the fridge can help the wine unfurl its citrus, stone-fruit, and chalky nuances without softening its vibrant backbone.

Producer
Domaine Petit-Roy is a small, highly regarded Burgundy estate known for its meticulous, artisanal approach and transparent, terroir-first wines. Based in the Beaune area, the domaine works closely with carefully chosen parcels, often farmed organically, to produce limited quantities that emphasize finesse, purity, and drinkability over extraction or oak. In the context of the Côte de Beaune, Petit-Roy has quickly earned a following among sommeliers and collectors for its precise, energetic style and its ability to convey the character of each site with clarity. The domaine’s commitment to low-intervention methods, modest yields, and thoughtful élevage has made its bottlings, including this Pernand-Vergelesses Les Combottes, some of the most sought-after insider wines in contemporary Burgundy.

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