2024 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses, Domaine Rapet Père & Fils

It’s always hard to pinpoint the exact difference between Les Vergelesses and Ile des Vergelesses, even chez Rapet, where they have holdings in both vineyards. But perhaps there is some extra sense of precision within the wines of the latter, which has been accentuated in this cooler vintage. Anyway, it was enough to persuade us it was this was the one we should buy. As expected, the fruit is very much on the red fruit spectrum even though there is excellent ripeness which is what persuaded Robin to use a little more whole bunch as he thought the stems were looking good. Good intensity and definition, both enhanced by the extra whole bunch. Delicious and lots more to come. Drink from 2031