Chandon De Briailles Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton (Aloxe-Corton), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 95; Decanter 96; Vinous 92+; Burghound ~92–93; Jancis Robinson positive notes. Critics recommend long cellaring (commonly cited drinking window c. 2021–2044)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum with black truffle, rose petal, spice and wet-stone minerality; fine-grained but firm tannins, layered mid-palate and a long, lingering mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, grilled ribeye. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed fish, shiitake/soy stir-fry.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; whole-cluster fermentation, gentle extraction and extended élevage in mostly used oak with limited new barrels; minimal sulfur and restrained winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Chandon de Briailles (François & Claude de Nicolay) — family domaine converted to organic/biodynamic practices; mature vines (~30–40 years) on iron-rich clay and limestone soils of the Corton hill.