Domaine Dominique Guyon - Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses 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 are true to their terroirs, unpretentious, and full of sincerity. The estate is managed by Dominique Guyon, cultivated organically and certified as of 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 offering 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 estate:

Since the 1960s, this estate has built up a vast 48-hectare vineyard (certified organic), consisting mainly of 1er Cru and Grand Cru vineyards stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. The estate maintains a consistent standard of quality under the leadership of Dominique Guyon, Antonin’s son.

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 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.

Wine Enthusiast

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

Once again, a wine with beautifully balanced fruit, excellent freshness, and a well-defined expression of terroir. One of those appellations whose best wines are underrated. 2029–2039

Vinous

About the wine:

The 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses 1er Cru offers greater complexity and minerality than Les Fichots, with light aromas of iris blossoms mingling with red fruit and a subtle hint of incense. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with good structure. Fresh and showing nice tension, it is more precise than the Les Fichots, with a pleasant savory note on the finish. Recommended. 2026–2040

James Suckling

About the wine:

Soft, delicate, and refined aromas of blue and black fruits with an underlying mineral edge. The palate is linear, with a round, polished texture and a mineral, chalky finish. A beautiful, delicate floral finish. Excellent to drink now, but shows great aging potential. Drink now or celller.

Le Figaro vins

About the estate:

This large 48-hectare estate is located in Savigny-lès-Beaune. In the 1960s, Antonin Guyon purchased plots of land stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. In 1970, his son Dominique expanded the estate. He succeeded in acquiring 350 plots totaling 22 hectares, owned by nearly 80 different landowners in the commune of Meuilley within the Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits region. 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, with plowing, moderate soil amendments, limited yields, and grapes always sorted at harvest time. 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 display beautiful, expressive fruit and great density.