Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru En Caradeux

En Caradeux occupies the lower slopes of the Bois Noël hill on the boundary between the villages of Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-les-Beaune in the Côte de Beaune. At 14.4 hectares, it is one of the larger Premier Cru sites in the appellation, sitting at elevations between 250 and 300 metres. Its east to southeast aspect ensures good morning sun exposure, followed by cooler afternoon temperatures that extend the ripening season and preserve freshness in both red and white wines.

• Positioned between Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-les-Beaune villages
• Lower slopes of Bois Noël hill in the Côte de Beaune
• Elevation range of 250 to 300 metres
• East to southeast aspect promotes gradual, even ripening

The soils of En Caradeux are defined by pebbly marl, predominantly limestone with clay-limestone components and a notable presence of chaillots, the flinty residues that contribute a distinctive mineral edge to the wines, particularly the whites. The climate is temperate continental, and the orientation of the vineyard creates a long, slow ripening period: morning sun warms the vines gently, while cooler evenings maintain acidity and aromatic precision. This combination of soil and climate is central to the vineyard's identity.

• Pebbly marl base with significant limestone content
• Clay-limestone mix provides structure and water retention
• Chaillots (flinty residues) contribute mineral character to the wines
• Continental climate with warm days and cool evenings extends ripening

En Caradeux produces both red and white Premier Cru wines, a relatively rare dual-variety offering at this classification level. The white wines, made from Chardonnay, are defined by flinty, austere minerality with citrus and floral aromas. The chaillots in the soil directly influence this stony, taut character. The red wines, made from Pinot Noir, show red and black fruit aromas with the structure typical of Côte de Beaune reds. Both styles reward patience and benefit from some bottle age to fully express the vineyard's mineral terroir.

• Whites: flinty, austere, mineral with citrus and floral notes
• Reds: red and black fruit profile with Côte de Beaune structure
• Both styles carry Premier Cru designation under Pernand-Vergelesses AC
• Mineral character strongly influenced by chaillots in the soil

En Caradeux holds the distinction of being one of the five original Premier Cru vineyards recognised within the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation. This founding status underscores its historical reputation in a commune better known for its proximity to the grands crus of Corton than for its own Premier Cru sites. Pernand-Vergelesses itself sits at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune, and En Caradeux represents one of the appellation's most significant vineyard holdings by size, making it commercially important as well as historically notable.

• One of five original Premier Crus in Pernand-Vergelesses
• Located at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune
• Commercially significant at 14.4 hectares, one of the larger Premier Cru sites in the appellation
• Sits adjacent to the broader Savigny-les-Beaune zone

A range of producers from négociants to small domaines work fruit from En Caradeux. Louis Latour and Remoissenet Père and Fils represent the established négociant houses with long histories in the Côte de Beaune. Domaine Rapet is among the most respected domaine names in Pernand-Vergelesses, while Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey brings a reputation for precise, age-worthy whites. Jean-Louis Glantenet, Gabriel Muskovac, and Domaine Baptiste Guyot round out the producer roster, reflecting the diversity of styles crafted from this single site.

• Louis Latour and Remoissenet Père and Fils: established négociant houses
• Domaine Rapet: leading domaine name within Pernand-Vergelesses
• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey: known for precise, mineral-driven white Burgundy
• Jean-Louis Glantenet, Gabriel Muskovac, and Domaine Baptiste Guyot: smaller domaine producers