The 2024 Étienne Delarche Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Creux de la Net reveals why vineyard names still matter in Burgundy. Long before scores and market trends took over the conversation, the region built its reputation on individual parcels capable of producing something unmistakably their own. Creux de la Net is one of those places, and this 2024 release captures its identity with striking precision. Perched on the upper slopes of Pernand-Vergelesses near some of the Côte de Beaune’s most celebrated vineyards, Creux de la Net benefits from an exceptional combination of elevation, drainage, and limestone-rich soils. These conditions consistently produce Chardonnay defined by energy, mineral drive, and refinement, earning the site its standing among the appellation’s most respected parcels. The Delarche family has farmed Pernand-Vergelesses for generations, bringing a deep understanding of the village and its distinctive terroirs. Their measured approach in both vineyard and cellar allows Creux de la Net to speak clearly, preserving the character that makes the site so compelling. At $79.99, the 2024 offers a rare opportunity to experience an authentic Premier Cru white Burgundy from a producer that remains one of the region’s best-kept secrets.