Domaine Antonin Guyon - Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

With 47 hectares spread across 25 climats, this family-owned estate—composed of countless small plots—boasts a unique viticultural heritage, featuring in particular a first-rate selection of vineyards from the area surrounding the Corton hill. The wines remain true to their terroirs of origin, unpretentious and full of sincerity. The estate is managed by Dominique Guyon and has been organically farmed and certified since the 2018 vintage. The reds, made from partially destemmed grapes, combine ripe fruit with fine tannins. They are faithful expressions of their terroirs, with the 2018 vintage featuring a range of well-crafted reds where the Corton Clos-du-Roi leads the pack—which is hardly surprising. Among the whites, the Meursault Charmes-Dessus and Pernand-Sous-Frétille are particularly noteworthy.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

This vineyard, situated on the slopes of Frétille Hill, produces a luminous wine with a golden hue and green highlights. The fresh nose evokes white flowers and citrus fruits. On the palate, the texture starts out supple but then gains liveliness, carried by a lovely salinity on the finish. A distinguished wine, both full-bodied and taut, that will age gracefully. 2027–2031

About the estate:

Since the 1960s, this estate has developed into a vast 48-hectare vineyard (certified organic), consisting mainly of Premier Crus and Grands Crus, stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. The estate maintains a consistent standard of quality under the management of Dominique Guyon, son of Antonin.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Founded in 1960 by Antonin Guyon, this estate is now managed by his son Dominique, who is passionate about winemaking, and supported by Greek oenologist Kyriakos Kynigopoulos. The range of wines offered is extensive, with highlights including, in the Côte de Nuits, a remarkable Chambolle Clos du Village, and, in the Côte de Beaune, four superb Cortons, including a Corton-Charlemagne.

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Vinous

About the wine:

The 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Frétille 1er Cru comes from a 1.12-hectare vineyard, half of which is situated on a steep slope. It offers an intense nose, with fresh, light aromas of sea spray and shellfish that gradually unfold in the glass alongside notes of Granny Smith apples. The palate is fresh on the attack, with notes of apricot and wild peach, and lively and vibrant on the finish. A must-try. 2025–2035

Le Figaro vins

About the estate:

This large 48-hectare estate is located in Savigny-lès-Beaune. In the 1960s, Antonin Guyon purchased parcels of land stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. In 1970, his son Dominique expanded the estate. He succeeded in acquiring 350 plots belonging to nearly 80 owners in the commune of Meuilley in the Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits, totaling 22 hectares. Today, Dominique Guyon manages the estate and oversees winemaking with the help of his cellar master, who is also his vineyard manager, Vincent Nicot. The vineyard is meticulously tended, featuring plowing, moderate soil amendments, limited yields, and grapes that are always sorted during harvest. The estate offers a wide range of wines from both the Côte-de-Nuits and the Côte-de-Beaune, including numerous 1er Crus, several Grands Crus from Corton, and a Charmes-Chambertin. All the wines exhibit beautiful, expressive fruit and great density.