2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier Soil Profile: Predominantly granitic

Soil Profile:  Predominantly granitic

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This climate is located just above the Cloux stream

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The Gauthiers have replaced the old wooden stakes with traditional slate pickets

2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier Soil Profile: Predominantly graniticMany 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