It is the stony ground to which the vine clings that has given rise to the name of this exceptional 'Climat': Perrieres. This premier cru has been renowned for its finesse and pureness for many years, in the mid 19th century, the wine maker, M. de Vergnette stated in one of his works that apart from the true Montrachets, I know of no other wine so exquisite. Later Dr Lavalle mentioned it as 'Tete de Cuvee' in his 1855 rating.