2012 Domaine Simon Bize et Fils Aux Vergelesses Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru, France By Farr 4-hectare plot in a vineyard

4-hectare plot in a vineyard called "Les Tourets" within in Grand cru commune of Ambonnay — vines are an average of 50 years old

to continue with resolute dynamism until the 2023 harvest

the land is left fallow for some years (from 7 to 9) and sown annually with ‘green manure’

The goal is for a pure and crystalline expression in all circumstances

settled and barrel fermented with native yeast in a mix of Oregon & French oak

2012 Domaine Simon Bize et Fils Aux Vergelesses Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru, France By Farr 4-hectare plot in a vineyardAux Vergelesses is right above Pernand's Ile de Vergelesses and it faces east by south. The base of the vineyard is sandy marl but as you go up the slope there is iron rich oolite. The plot was planted by thirds (1939, 1949, 1954) and is 2. 20 hectares of which 1 3 is planted to Chardonnay and 2 3 to Pinot Noir. It is worth noting that the most important wind for Burgundy is the North wind. The north wind is always passing over Aux Vergelesses. This