2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Juyondai 96-hectares of vines in this

96-hectares of vines in this lieu-dit and makes two cuvées from this site

Hand-harvest

11 generations of winemakers have upheld the tradition of producing fine Alsace wines

Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc

This wine is 100% pinot noir from the premier cru Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Juyondai 96-hectares of vines in thisMany 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