2022 Louis Latour En Caradeux Premier Cru Pernand-Vergelesses 750 ml

We are huge fans of Pernand-Vergelesses. The village is an absolute GOLD MINE for white Burgundy values—especially the Premier Cru “En Caradeux.” It sits just across from the legendary Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne, one of the most precious white-wine terroirs in the world. 

In the 2022 vintage, a low-yielding but fantastic season that Jancis Robinson said “more than delivered on quality,” Louis Latour crafted the 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru from En Caradeux. And in an era when Premier Crus from Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet are priced well into three digits—and Latour’s Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, grown just across the road, goes for $315—this gorgeously concentrated and textured Burgundy stands as a great buy.  

This gorgeous wine shows a pale gold color in the glass. The bouquet is elegant and expressive, offering a mix of ripe citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit, complemented by green apple and pear. Subtle floral notes of white blossom and honeysuckle add a layer of complexity, while hints of wet stone and flint introduce a mineral edge. A delicate touch of toasted almonds and vanilla from the oak aging further enhances the aromatic profile. Medium-bodied with a refined and creamy texture, the palate shows vivid fruit flavors of zesty lemon and ripe pear with a pronounced flintiness and subtle oak profile. The finish is long and elegant with a delicate touch of toast. 

We can’t think of a more affordable way to experience the savory, flinty, citrusy magic of the Hill of Corton than this remarkably underpriced “insider’s” Premier Cru. Even James Suckling once wondered aloud, “Why isn’t this appellation taken more seriously?” We think it’s because it’s hard to pronounce. If that means it stays a secret, we can live with that.