Chandon De Briailles Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Rouge 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Rouge
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pernand-Vergelesses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92–93; Wine Spectator 93; La Revue du Vin de France 92–93 (2018 vintage reviews)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with rose petal, warm spice, subtle dark chocolate and earthy mineral notes; medium-full body, powdery tannins and long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki salmon, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed fruit; spontaneous/native yeast fermentation (often with whole clusters) in concrete/wood vats; aged 15–18 months in used oak, minimal SO2, unfined and often unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family estate since 1834 run by Claude and François de Nicolay; ~13.7 ha across Savigny, Pernand and Aloxe; converted to organic then biodynamic farming in 2005–2008.