Jérémy Recchione, Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux 2023

From a privileged premier cru slope in Pernand-Vergelesses that directly faces the legendary Corton hill, Jérémy Recchione’s 2023 En Caradeux is a precise and mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay. Sourced from old vines rooted in clay and flint, this white Burgundy marries intensity of fruit with textural richness and a distinctly saline edge. It’s a modern, artisanal take on a historically prized terroir that has long been admired for its tension, clarity, and ageworthy structure.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru shines a pale straw to light gold, with a subtle green tinge hinting at its youthful freshness. The nose opens with underripe stone fruits—think white peach and firm apricot—lifted by lemon zest, lemon curd, and a chalky, flinty minerality that reflects the stony soils. Delicate notes of white flowers, crushed shells, and a whisper of brioche from its time in barrel add further complexity. On the palate, the wine is focused and vibrant, with a clean, linear acidity that frames the fruit beautifully. Underripe nectarine and citrus cream intertwine with lemon curd, while a fine, almost crystalline minerality runs through the mid-palate. The used 228L barriques bring subtle texture and layering rather than overt oak flavor, contributing a gentle creaminess and long, lightly saline finish. While already delicious in its youth, this 2023 has the structure and freshness to evolve gracefully over 5–8 years, gaining additional complexity and rounding out its edges.

Production
The En Caradeux premier cru vineyard sits on the slopes of Pernand-Vergelesses overlooking the Grand Cru hill of Corton, with a cool, well-ventilated exposition that preserves acidity and aromatic precision. Old Chardonnay vines dig deep into clay and flint soils, which lend both concentration and a distinctive smoky, mineral edge to the fruit. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure careful selection at the vine, maintaining pristine fruit quality. In the cellar, Jérémy Recchione ferments and ages the wine exclusively in 228L used Burgundy barriques, allowing the terroir’s intensity and purity of fruit to take center stage without heavy oak influence. Gentle élevage on lees adds texture and depth, resulting in a wine that is both detailed and finely structured.

Food & Serving
This premier cru white Burgundy is an excellent match for refined but simply prepared dishes—think seared scallops, poached turbot, grilled sole, or roast chicken with lemon and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with fresh goat cheese, young Comté, oysters, or shellfish platters where its saline edge and bright acidity can shine. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to preserve its delicacy and aromatic lift. A brief decant of 20–30 minutes, or simply opening the bottle a little ahead of serving, helps the wine unwind and reveal its layers of fruit and minerality.

Producer
Jérémy Recchione is part of a new generation of Burgundy producers who focus on precise, terroir-driven wines, often working with carefully chosen parcels in esteemed villages. Though relatively young as a label compared to long-established domaines, Recchione has quickly built a reputation among insiders and sommeliers for crafting wines of clarity, tension, and authenticity. His work in Pernand-Vergelesses, particularly with premier cru sites like En Caradeux facing the hallowed Corton hill, underscores the village’s capacity to produce white wines with both finesse and serious structure. Through thoughtful vineyard work and restrained élevage, Recchione has become a noteworthy name in the region’s ongoing evolution toward more artisanal, site-expressive Burgundy.

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