Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy
Domaine Rapet Père et Fils
Since 1765
The Rapet family has farmed the hill of Corton from the village of Pernand-Vergelesses since 1765, and a tasting cup bearing the family name from that year still sits in the cellar. Vincent Rapet has led the estate since 1985, joined more recently by his son Robin. Across some twenty hectares of mostly old vines, planted between the 1940s and 1960s, they work the great appellations of the northern Côte de Beaune: Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and the grand crus of the Corton hill. Farmed with increasing care and partly organic, the domaine is a reference for Corton-Charlemagne, and since the middle of the last decade its reds have risen to match the long-held reputation of its whites.
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To secure your order now, you can purchase the wines below directly through the online store. Alternatively, you may use our 2026 Indent Order Request Form, where you can choose wines from any producer on this shipment in one place. As quantities are limited, submitted order request forms are filled on a first-in, first-served basis. However you order, we will hold your bottles at the indent price, with payment required before the wines arrive in August, and confirm pick up or delivery once the container lands.
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2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Corton Grand Cru
Indent price: $274.00 per bottle
Corton is the only red grand cru of the Cote de Beaune, and Rapet's comes mainly from the Voirosses sector, red soil over limestone, with roughly a third each of old-vine fruit, new oak and whole bunch. This is not the brawny style of Corton: it is finer and more floral, with sweet red berry and rose-petal perfume over chalky tannins, the depth arriving late with an attractive crunch. A grand cru to cellar, ideally from the middle of next decade.
94 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “90% Voierosses. 10% Combes, red soil on top of limestone. One third tressed vines, one third new wood, one third...”
“90% Voierosses. 10% Combes, red soil on top of limestone. One third tressed vines, one third new wood, one third whole bunch. Slightly paler than some, with a floral note, this is very far from a massive Corton. The depth of flavour, in darker fruit, arrives at the back, with an attractive crunch to finish. Understated but definitely fine. Original score: 92-94 points”
93 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate “The 2023 Corton Grand Cru has turned out nicely, revealing aromas of sweet red berries, orange zest and rose petals,...”
“The 2023 Corton Grand Cru has turned out nicely, revealing aromas of sweet red berries, orange zest and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively palate framed by chalky tannins. As usual, it will reward a little patience.”
92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound “A more layered, though less floral, nose combines notes of both red and blue pinot fruit, newly turned earth and...”
“A more layered, though less floral, nose combines notes of both red and blue pinot fruit, newly turned earth and a whiff of the sauvage. The caressing, suave and seductively textured medium weight flavors possess impressively volume and exuding evident minerality on the sneaky long, firm, compact and youthfully austere finale. This is potentially excellent though it's also a wine that's going to require at least moderate patience. (Drink starting 2035)”
2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes
Indent price: $134.00 per bottle
Les Bressandes is one of Beaune's finest premier crus, and Rapet farms a half-hectare at the very top of the hill, where only a thin skin of topsoil remains over limestone. The site shows in the wine's tension and purity: high-toned red berries, pomegranate and violet, a burst of stony minerality, and a frame that is taut without being lean. Built to reward five years and more in the cellar.
94 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter “Features extraordinary purity of fruit, with pronounced, high-toned pomegranate, wild strawberry and a burst of limestone minerality. The texture has...”
“Features extraordinary purity of fruit, with pronounced, high-toned pomegranate, wild strawberry and a burst of limestone minerality. The texture has abundant tension, but there is enough weight to ensure that the wine isn't shrill. The grapes are from a half-hectare at the very top of the hill in the last remnants of topsoil. This should open after three to five years in bottle and drink for a further 15 after that. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040”
92 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “Mid ruby. I can smell the whole bunches a little more in this wine, though the proportion is no higher....”
“Mid ruby. I can smell the whole bunches a little more in this wine, though the proportion is no higher. Suits the terroir perhaps. Certainly, the fruit is more expressive, floral, alpine strawberries, then a little more concentrate raspberry behind. An evanescent drier touch from the stems which will become leafy with time. Original score: 90-92 points”
91 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound “A markedly more floral-suffused nose is more elegant as well with its airy aromas of red cherry, currant, violet and...”
“A markedly more floral-suffused nose is more elegant as well with its airy aromas of red cherry, currant, violet and exotic tea. There is slightly better volume to the beautifully textured and generous flavors that display good power on the youthfully austere, compact and built-to-age finale. This is quite solid and a wine that should amply reward a decade, perhaps even a bit more, of cellaring. (Drink starting 2033)”
2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir En Bully
Indent price: $63.00 per bottle
En Bully is a named plot on the Pernand side that Rapet bottles as its house red, a step beyond ordinary regional Burgundy. Pinot Noir at its most welcoming here: bright cherry and redcurrant, supple and fresh, with a light savoury edge. No fuss, just well-made drinking at a regional price. Serve it with a slight chill through summer.
2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Indent price: $414.00 per bottle
Corton-Charlemagne is Rapet's calling card and one of the references for the wine, from old vines on the cool, west-facing En Charlemagne slope, some planted as far back as 1945. The fruit is whole-bunch pressed and raised across small casks, foudre, egg and amphora, a patient hand that shows in the depth. Rich orchard and stone fruit are framed by a saline cut and the crisp line that marks the vintage. Give it a decade, then enjoy it for decades more.
96 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter “The wonderful Corton-Charlemagne from Rapet offers pronounced apricot and quince fruit with a lemon-peel edge. The texture is rich and...”
“The wonderful Corton-Charlemagne from Rapet offers pronounced apricot and quince fruit with a lemon-peel edge. The texture is rich and dense, yet balanced by a surprisingly crisp acidity for the vintage. The grapes from En Charlemagne, Chaumes et La Voierosse and Les Combes were picked on 11 September, right before the rain, and pressed as whole clusters before fermentation, mostly in 250-litre casks with a bit of foudre and one amphora. Ideally, I would age this at least 10 years and enjoy it over the next 40. Drinking Window: 2035 - 2075”
95 points, Neal Martin, Vinous “The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes mainly from the lieu-dit of En Charlemagne and was matured in one-third new oak...”
“The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes mainly from the lieu-dit of En Charlemagne and was matured in one-third new oak plus amphora and foudre. What a lovely bouquet! Delineated and fresh with hints of oyster shell and crushed stone, this exudes class. The palate is well balanced with fine weight, a keen line of acidity, hints of apricot and hazelnut and a poised but sustained finish. Bon vin! (Drink between 2026-2044)”
95 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate “Rapet's 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of peach and pear, mingled with white flowers, wet...”
“Rapet's 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of peach and pear, mingled with white flowers, wet stones, crushed mint and hazelnut. Full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's deep and concentrated, with racy acids and a seamless, complete profile. This vintage marks a step up in texture and mid-palate volume for Rapet, and it is well worth seeking out. Original score: RP 95+”
95 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “There are various ages of vine in the Rapet holding, with plantings in 1945 and 1950 plus 1980s and a...”
“There are various ages of vine in the Rapet holding, with plantings in 1945 and 1950 plus 1980s and a 2018 plot. Mostly made in 350-litre barrels, plus one 12hl foudre, an egg, and a terracotta amphora. Lemon and lime, with some classic Charlemagne style fruit on the nose, a delicious lemon touch. The stones infuse the finish which is very persistent. Original score: 93-95 points”
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2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux
Indent price: $123.00 per bottle
En Caradeux is Pernand's leading premier cru, climbing from the roadside to the top of the slope, and Rapet's parcel is pressed in whole bunches and raised in large casks with a little new oak and a cement egg. It marks a clear step up in density and reach, its orchard fruit and white-flower lift carried on a creamy texture and a long, stony finish. One to open from 2028.
94 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter “Boasting aromas of ripe pear and Mirabelle plums, with hints of acacia flowers and spice, the premier cru En Caradeux...”
“Boasting aromas of ripe pear and Mirabelle plums, with hints of acacia flowers and spice, the premier cru En Caradeux is a step up in concentration and complexity, with a dense, creamy texture and a finish driven by the extract. The grapes are from a 0.6ha parcel that runs from the D18 road to the top of the premier cru band. They are pressed as whole clusters and lightly settled before fermentation in 350-litre casks (20% new), supplemented by one cement egg. Drinking Window: 2028 - 2050”
92 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate “Opening in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, wet stones and white flowers, framed by a deft touch...”
“Opening in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, wet stones and white flowers, framed by a deft touch of reduction, Rapet's 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux Blanc is medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with terrific cut and energy, this is another particularly successful cuvee this year. Original score: RP 92+”
92 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “Their holding touches the restaurant Le Charlemagne. 20% has been made in egg and 20% in new wood. Mid lemon...”
“Their holding touches the restaurant Le Charlemagne. 20% has been made in egg and 20% in new wood. Mid lemon yellow. There is clearly more density here in En Caradeux and a more balanced ripeness. Excellent on the palate with the sunshine just showing in a couple of more exotic fruit notes alongside the core fresh white orchard fruit. Notable length, with just the right acidity. Original score: 90-92 points”
2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay
Indent price: $63.00 per bottle
The Rapet family has farmed the hill of Corton from Pernand-Vergelesses since 1765, and Vincent Rapet, now joined by his son Robin, tends around twenty hectares of mostly old vines across the northern Cote de Beaune. This Bourgogne Chardonnay is the easy way in: clean, bright orchard fruit with a faint struck-match note, made with the same hand that shapes their grand crus. Drink it young and often.
2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Fourneaux
Indent price: $101.00 per bottle
Aux Fourneaux sits on the limestone slopes of Savigny, and Rapet's vines here were planted back in 1956. A portion of whole bunches lifts the perfume, giving a Savigny of red-berry charm and gentle earthiness with more grip and length than the village wines below it. Fine-grained tannins and a fresh, mineral close make it one of the more refined wines of its appellation. Approachable now, better still from 2027.
93 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter “Fairly light colour, but there is a pleasantly ripe blackberry fruit on the initial attack with hints of mint, earth...”
“Fairly light colour, but there is a pleasantly ripe blackberry fruit on the initial attack with hints of mint, earth and peppery spice. The texture resembles the village-level version (Rapet has 2ha of village and 1ha of premier cru), but there is more tannic grip here and better length, making for a subtle yet distinct difference between the two. The vines were originally planted in 1956; those classed as village in deeper clay soils, while the premier cru are more directly on the limestone. Drinking Window: 2027 - 2045”
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous “The 2023 Savigny-les-Beaune Aux Fourneaux 1er Cru, which contains one-third whole bunch, has a delightful bouquet of cranberry and wild...”
“The 2023 Savigny-les-Beaune Aux Fourneaux 1er Cru, which contains one-third whole bunch, has a delightful bouquet of cranberry and wild strawberry fruit as light earthy scents emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, clean and precise with impressive mineralite and refinement. Definitely one of the best, more elegant Savigny wines this year. (Drink between 2026-2038)”
92 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “A similar brisk ruby, rather more angular on the nose, being almost straight on the rock, yet with concentration. This...”
“A similar brisk ruby, rather more angular on the nose, being almost straight on the rock, yet with concentration. This shows all the more on the palate and the tannins are much more integrated. Clearly more precision at the finish. Original score: 89-92 points”
2022 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Magnum 1500ml
Indent price: $848.00 per bottle
A magnum of the 2022, the year before the current release, and a chance to set two fine vintages side by side. The 2022 leans more on flint and reduction in its youth, with toasted-nut and citrus-rind complexity over a glossy, mineral frame. A year of lovely balance on the hill of Corton, and in large format a wine to bring out for a table that matters.
96 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “90% is from the Pernand. Side, a third old vines, a third 20 year old, a third 35 year old....”
“90% is from the Pernand. Side, a third old vines, a third 20 year old, a third 35 year old. And guess what, the youngest are in the worst condition. Some tressed, some worked by winch. Pale colour, a beautifully mineral nose, properly shows its terroir. The wine picks up speed further back on the palate, opening out very nicely. Very attractive. Original score: 93-96 points”
94 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate “Another strong performance from Rapet, the 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of pear and crisp...”
“Another strong performance from Rapet, the 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of pear and crisp orchard fruit mingled with toasted nuts, white flowers and waxy citrus rind. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, with a glossy, concentrated profile, excellent underlying cut and a long, mineral finish, it's a very good wine that still flies somewhat under the radar. Original score: RP 94+”
93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous “The 2022 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru has a very terse nose. It opens with struck flint-quite a bit of reduction...”
“The 2022 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru has a very terse nose. It opens with struck flint-quite a bit of reduction here-and a very light fish scale scent in the background that imparts complexity. The palate is well balanced, with a slightly creamy-textured opening, flavors of chamomile and lemon curd and a fine bead of acidity. Impressive substance comes through on the finish. Give this two to three years in bottle. Tasted at merchants' 2022 Burgundy tastings in London. (Drink between 2026-2045)”
92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound “This is aromatically pretty similar to the Sous Fretille but with more citrus and slightly more evident wood influence. On...”
“This is aromatically pretty similar to the Sous Fretille but with more citrus and slightly more evident wood influence. On the palate there is more size and weight to the rich and generously proportioned larger-bodied flavors that display solid power on the youthfully austere, balanced and very dry finale. Like several of the wines the range, this needs better depth but that's often the case with CC in its youth. (Drink starting 2030)”
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2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Magnum 1500ml
Indent price: $848.00 per bottle
Corton-Charlemagne is Rapet's calling card and one of the references for the wine, from old vines on the cool, west-facing En Charlemagne slope, some planted as far back as 1945. The fruit is whole-bunch pressed and raised across small casks, foudre, egg and amphora, a patient hand that shows in the depth. Rich orchard and stone fruit are framed by a saline cut and the crisp line that marks the vintage. Give it a decade, then enjoy it for decades more.
96 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter “The wonderful Corton-Charlemagne from Rapet offers pronounced apricot and quince fruit with a lemon-peel edge. The texture is rich and...”
“The wonderful Corton-Charlemagne from Rapet offers pronounced apricot and quince fruit with a lemon-peel edge. The texture is rich and dense, yet balanced by a surprisingly crisp acidity for the vintage. The grapes from En Charlemagne, Chaumes et La Voierosse and Les Combes were picked on 11 September, right before the rain, and pressed as whole clusters before fermentation, mostly in 250-litre casks with a bit of foudre and one amphora. Ideally, I would age this at least 10 years and enjoy it over the next 40. Drinking Window: 2035 - 2075”
95 points, Neal Martin, Vinous “The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes mainly from the lieu-dit of En Charlemagne and was matured in one-third new oak...”
“The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes mainly from the lieu-dit of En Charlemagne and was matured in one-third new oak plus amphora and foudre. What a lovely bouquet! Delineated and fresh with hints of oyster shell and crushed stone, this exudes class. The palate is well balanced with fine weight, a keen line of acidity, hints of apricot and hazelnut and a poised but sustained finish. Bon vin! (Drink between 2026-2044)”
95 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate “Rapet's 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of peach and pear, mingled with white flowers, wet...”
“Rapet's 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of peach and pear, mingled with white flowers, wet stones, crushed mint and hazelnut. Full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's deep and concentrated, with racy acids and a seamless, complete profile. This vintage marks a step up in texture and mid-palate volume for Rapet, and it is well worth seeking out. Original score: RP 95+”
95 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy “There are various ages of vine in the Rapet holding, with plantings in 1945 and 1950 plus 1980s and a...”
“There are various ages of vine in the Rapet holding, with plantings in 1945 and 1950 plus 1980s and a 2018 plot. Mostly made in 350-litre barrels, plus one 12hl foudre, an egg, and a terracotta amphora. Lemon and lime, with some classic Charlemagne style fruit on the nose, a delicious lemon touch. The stones infuse the finish which is very persistent. Original score: 93-95 points”
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2023 Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses
Indent price: $87.00 per bottle
Pernand-Vergelesses is the Rapet home village, tucked into a cool fold behind the hill of Corton, and its whites are among the better-value addresses in white Burgundy. This village Chardonnay carries the firm, citrus-edged minerality the commune is known for, with enough flesh from old vines to round it out. A precise, food-friendly white from a family who has worked these slopes for over two centuries.
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