2023 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Leipold After one year in oak

After one year in oak

The grapes were lightly foot-crushed and then lightly pressed into tanks for fermentation (wild

showing red cherry and blackberry with violets

Coming from one of the most severe vineyards Ive ever seen

and raspberry typical of the site

2023 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Leipold After one year in oakArrives January 2026. Many 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