Domaine Etienne Delarche Pernand-Vergelesses 'Île des Vergelesses' 1er Cru Rouge, France 2022 Rose Blend It opens in thick tannins

It opens in thick tannins and burly black fruit before unfurling slowly in the glass to reveal savory elements of crushed rock and dried herb

the Rüdesheimer Berg begins to gently undulate as it levels out toward the village of Geisenheim

Better after 2028

This used to be blended into the regular premier cru bottling

thyme and white flowers

Domaine Etienne Delarche Pernand-Vergelesses 'Île des Vergelesses' 1er Cru Rouge, France 2022 Rose Blend It opens in thick tanninsPremier Cru Pernand Vergelesses rouge 'le des Vergelesses' from Domaine Etienne Delarche. Red cherry, rose and spice; structured and savory with fine tannins.