2018 Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru Sous Frétille, Domaine Pavelot

This site is the steeply-sloping, south-facing hillside which lies above the village and its colourful church spire, visible to all who approach. Pebble-rich soils are shallow, yields never plentiful. Green-golden in colour, this has piercingly fresh fragrancy. The wine fermented in small barrels (one third of which were new). In taste, this has vibrant fruit intensity, zestful length and lovely freshness on the finish (for drinking 2021-2026+).