10/30/26 - 

I was lucky to get to attend a lunch just a few weeks ago with Robin Rapet, who along with his brother Louis represent the fifteenth generation of winemakers in Burgundy. Since returning to the family estate in 2022, Robin has brought a whole new energy to this historic domaine. His passion for his family's vineyard and wines was palpable, and after tasting through a few current releases alongside wines from 2014-2005, it is clear both how well the wines age, but also how approachable and precise they are now. It is no surprise that within the lineup the wines from Pernand-Vergelesses stood out to me as this is the village the Rapet family calls home. As it isn't as famous or flashy as its neighbors, the white and red wines from Pernand allow for incredibly high quality and value. While some of these vineyards are a stones throw from the hill of Corton they are a fraction of the price.  

I am excited to share the 2024 vintage with you today which is one of true beauty. We have three white and three reds showing the regional, village, and premier cru levels within Pernand-Vergelesses. Rapet Bourgogne Blanc and Rouge come from La Grande Corvee de Bully which sits on the northern side of the hill of Corton. So while technically not in Pernand, I would be remiss not to include them. This duo is a great entry into the domaine and are both drinking really well right now. The Blanc is fresh, citrusy, and bright while the red is floral and smooth with bright red fruits. Next up is village level with Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc Les Combottes and Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge Belle Filles. I've tasted 2024 Les Combottes twice now and this wine is a stunner! A beautiful mix of power with strong minerality and lovely texture. Belle Filles is full of ripe red fruit with a spice and earth undertone. At just over $60 a bottle for each of these wines, they feel like a real steal to me. Lastly are the Premier Crus, the highest designation level in the village since it contains no Grand Crus. Sous Fretille Blanc is an incredibly steep vineyard that is surrounded by forests. This wine is a masterclass in texture, the way it coats the palate is perfection and contains great density and concentration. Ile des Vergelesses Rouge is the best Premier Cru in the village and is a wine of intense depth and focus. It is structured and has a beautiful acidity. Both of these Premier Crus will just continue to get better with age! 

-Hanna Krilov Cohen

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