En Primeur | Domaine Rapet 2019

Just north of Beaune in the shadow of the Corton hill lies the picturesque village of Pernand Vergelesses, home to many great producers of Corton Charlemagne including Domaine Vincent Rapet. The domaine was founded in 1765 and now has an impressive 20 hectares, including a sizeable 2 hectare parcel of Corton Charlemagne. Vincent’s first vintage was in 1985 aged 21. Since then he has installed a new winery and the quality has soared. Vincent is a quiet and thoughtful man, and his wines mirror his character. They are not flashy but have a lovely composure and intensity.

Vincent explains that 2019’s mild winter caused some premature budburst in the vineyards and many of the young shoots succumbed to an April frost. However, the fruit that did manage to set ripened into beautiful berries thanks to some record-breaking summer sunshine: Vincent notes that between April and September, the region enjoyed 1,482 hours of sunlight compared to a yearly average of 1,300 hours. This allowed the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness with harvest starting on 8th September under a beautiful autumn sun. In the winery, vinification was straightforward. The reds have a small percentage of whole bunch fermented fruit which adds complexity and structure to these silky wines. Vincent is also very pleased with his whites which show wonderful concentration and vibrant acidity so typical of their limestone terroirs.

Please note: due to high demand, online purchases of 2019 Burgundies are limited to 1 case of each wine. For more information please contact your account manager or wine@goedhuis.com

Vintage  

Size Qty Price Price (Inc VAT) Stat

 
2019

Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux Domaine Rapet Père et Fils

12x75cl 10+ £350.00 EP

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Tasting Notes

  • GDH

    Goedhuis, December 2020

    This impressive Premier Cru faces the hillside of Corton Charlemagne. The cool east-facing white marl slope makes it an ideal site for growing Chardonnay with a high degree of purity. An extremely mineral style this year, vibrant and lively with a gentle white fruit flavoured finish.

  • WA

    Wine Advocate, January 2021,
    Score: 91+

    For what is generally a rather demonstrative wine, the 2019 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux Blanc was quite tightly wound when I tasted it, unfurling in the glass with notes of pear, orange oil and toasted bread. Medium-bodied, lively and reserved, it's taut and mineral, concluding with a mouthwatering finish. Drink 2023-2040

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2019

Beaune 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes Domaine Rapet Père et Fils

12x75cl 10+ £350.00 EP

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Tasting Notes

  • GDH

    Goedhuis, December 2020

    Brilliant shining red brick colour. Lots of damson and Victoria plum aromas. Quite an easy elegant style, with a touch of mocha and coffee on the finish. Layered and very appealing.

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Pricing

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  • En Primeur wines can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.

Tax status

  • IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.

  • DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.