2022 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Podere Orto VINIFICATION: Of all the grapes

VINIFICATION: Of all the grapes we tend at Ibarra-Young

leaving us with a perfectly natural wine

Varietals: 50% Pinot Blanc

and Sanford & Benedict Vineyard

but Valérie’s great-grandfather

2022 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Podere Orto VINIFICATION: Of all the grapesMany argue that le des Vergelesses should be classified as a Grand Cru. Its true that in the best years, with its eastern exposure and mid slope location, it behaves as a Grand Cru. Chandon de Briailles has a healthy three hectares planted to pinot noir, located in an area with a nice slope, and a good mix of clay and limestone. Ile is steeper than Les Vergelesses so the vines struggle more, giving the wine more complexity. It has more tension, cherry