Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamic viticulture; partial whole-bunch fermentation (≈50% whole clusters), indigenous yeasts, aged ~18–20 months in older French oak barrels, minimal SO2, bottled without fining/filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Black cherry, cranberry and wild berry with undergrowth, cedar, white pepper and mineral lift. Medium-full, silky core with fine yet present tannins and a long, saline-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef, game (venison), mushroom risotto, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue (bulgogi), mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine established 1834 (de Nicolay/Chandon de Briailles); 13.7 ha across Savigny, Pernand and Aloxe; biodynamic certified and led by Claude & François de Nicolay.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Key reviews: Vinous (2012 Corton-Bressandes) 93+ (noted 50% vendange entier) and Jasper Morris 92