Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; high proportion whole-cluster fermentation typical for the domaine; indigenous yeasts; full malolactic; aged c.16–20 months in French oak (≈20% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Peony and rose-petal aromas with vivid red berries, cherry and loamy soil. Full-bodied, layered and velvety, with lively acidity, powdery yet fine tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, braised lamb, game (venison), mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking/roast duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), miso-glazed dishes, shiitake and soy braises.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family-owned Domaine Chandon de Briailles (de Nicolay) since 1834. Certified biodynamic (Demeter); horses used in the vineyard and low-intervention cellar work.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous 93; Burghound 90–93; John Gilman ~91