Pernand-Vergelesses is tucked into the junction of two valleys behind the Corton mountain which it shares with two other villages, Aloxe Corton and Ladoix- Serrigny. There also you find the prestigious Grands crus of Corton and Corton- Charlemagne. Eight Premiers Crus vineyards are found in two distinct zones. One group is situated south of the village in the direction of Savigny les Beaune, touching on the Savigny 1er Cru and, in some cases, sharing the vineyard name. The other group is located immediately to the northeast of the village, on a hill adjacent to the Corton mountain, like a continuation of the Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne vines, and, not surprisingly, produce only white Premier Cru wines. Most of the vineyards face east or south, with a few facing north-east, at altitudes of 250-300 meters. Mid-slope, the pebbly limestone soils suit Pinot Noir, and at the top, the brown or yellowish marly soil favors Chardonnay. Produced only in the commune of Pernand-Vergelesses, appellation Pernand- Vergelesses includes 8 Premiers Crus. The commune of Pernand-Vergelesses also produces 3 Grands Crus: Corton, Corton-Charlemagne and Charlemagne.
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