Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Vergelesses 2023 750ml

Product Info

Terroir
“Les Vergelesses” is one of the most revered Premier Cru sites in Pernand-Vergelesses, uniquely positioned at the intersection of the Corton hillside and the cooler, wind-swept valley that opens toward Savigny-lès-Beaune. Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil’s parcel lies on a gently sloping mid-hillside, benefiting from excellent exposure while retaining a distinctly cooler microclimate than many neighboring sites in Aloxe-Corton.

The soils are classic Burgundian limestone and marl, with a high proportion of fractured rock near the surface that ensures superb drainage and encourages deep root penetration. This terroir consistently produces wines that balance aromatic lift and finesse with a firm, mineral-driven structure. In 2023, a vintage marked by expressive fruit and freshness, Les Vergelesses delivers both clarity and precision, highlighting the site’s natural elegance and age-worthy backbone.

Winemaking
Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil is known for its restrained, terroir-focused approach, and this Premier Cru is crafted to emphasize purity over power. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before fermentation, which typically includes a measured proportion of whole clusters depending on vintage conditions. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts to preserve site character and enhance aromatic complexity.

Extraction is gentle, favoring infusion over force to maintain finesse and transparency. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, with a modest percentage of new oak used to frame the fruit rather than dominate it. Aging allows the wine to gain texture and integration while preserving the tension and mineral edge that define Les Vergelesses. Bottling is carried out with minimal intervention, ensuring a faithful expression of both vineyard and vintage.

Tasting Notes
The 2023 Les Vergelesses opens with a luminous ruby color, hinting at its freshness and refinement. Aromatically, it is poised and expressive, offering notes of red cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry, layered with subtle floral tones of violet and rose petal. As the wine breathes, savory nuances of forest floor, crushed stone, and gentle spice begin to emerge.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and finely structured, with a silky texture balanced by bright, well-defined acidity. Red fruit flavors are precise and energetic, supported by firm yet polished tannins that speak to the vineyard’s limestone foundation. A distinct mineral thread runs through the mid-palate, lending focus and length. The finish is long and resonant, marked by purity of fruit, savory undertones, and a lingering chalky freshness.

Food Pairings
This Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru excels at the table, pairing naturally with roast poultry, duck breast, and pork loin, particularly when prepared with herbs or light pan sauces. Earth-driven dishes such as mushroom risotto, lentils, or roasted root vegetables echo the wine’s savory complexity.

It also complements soft to semi-firm cheeses, including Époisses, Tomme de Bourgogne, or young Comté. Serve at approximately 55–58°F, and consider a brief decant in its youth to allow the aromatics and texture to fully unfold.

Cellaring & Longevity
While already expressive and charming in its youth, the 2023 Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil Les Vergelesses possesses the structure and balance to reward cellaring. Over time, the wine will gain complexity, developing secondary notes of dried herbs, sous-bois, and subtle spice while maintaining its vibrant core of red fruit.

With proper storage, this Premier Cru should evolve gracefully over 10–15 years, offering a compelling window into the refined, mineral-driven character of Pernand-Vergelesses. It stands as a nuanced and elegant Burgundy—precise, expressive, and deeply rooted in place.