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.

“As the Premier & Grand Cru shortages hit home I asked a revered Western Australian Burgundian fanatic if he had any recommendations as to more potential White Burgundy suppliers. He answered immediately ‘Rapet Père & Fils’. I had also asked two of my friends in Burgundy for recommendations of quality Domaines that did not have representation in Australia. Both checked with their friends and one came back offering Morey Coffinet and Rapet Père & Fils.” - John Jens

This historic family estate was created in 1765. The current generation, Vincent, heads up the Domaine today, producing modern, well vinified wines, all highly representative of their individual terroirs. A magnificent estate in Pernand-Vergelesses, it operates nearly 20 hectares and produces an impressive array of wines from Savigny-lès-Beaune, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and of course his home village of Pernand-Vergelesses itself. Today, 80% of the vines of Domaine Rapet are planted in Pernand-Vergelesses, all displaying the High Environmental Value (HVE) label, created by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food in 2012 to certify farms that are far more respectful of the environment by respecting local biodiversity and limiting phytosanitary control.

The Indent Offer.

Our pre-arrival offer is open. Under the en primeur system you reserve the wines before they reach Australia, and in return we hold them at heavily reduced indent prices for pre-payment. Quantities are limited, so orders are filled first come, first served.

To secure your indent order, you can purchase the wines below directly through the online store. Alternatively, to reserve any of these wines, you can call or email your order through to the team at Cottesloe. 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.

Email: store@lamontscott.com.au | Phone: 9385 0666

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