Chandon De Briailles Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton (Clos du Roi), Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 94 (Allen Meadows, Apr 2023); Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) 95; drinking window commonly cited c. 2024–2042

Tasting Note
Kirsch and black cherry with plum, rose petal and white pepper, backed by mineral and forest‑floor notes. Medium-bodied, silky yet structured, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑glazed pork, mushroom hotpot, bulgogi.

Production Method
Biodynamic farming; hand-harvested; high proportion whole‑cluster fermentation; aged 15–18 months in oak barrels (≈15% new); minimal sulfur and gentle cellar handling.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Chandon de Briailles (since 1834) based in Savigny‑lès‑Beaune. Run by Claude and François de Nicolay; small high‑altitude Clos du Roi parcels farmed biodynamically.