2022 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Hawke's Bay It is dryfarmed

It is dryfarmed

” because this whiskey is created from two rye whiskeys (both a minimum of 2 years old)

” says Christian

The finished wine is bottled without fining

Sergio Villanueva is responsible for farming the vineyard and it is immediately apparent that he does not take shortcuts and is quietly proud of the high bar he holds

2022 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Hawke's Bay It is dryfarmedMany argue that le des Vergelesses should be classified as a Grand Cru. Its true that in the best years, with its eastern exposure and mid slope location, it behaves as a Grand Cru. Chandon de Briailles has a healthy three hectares planted to pinot noir, located in an area with a nice slope, and a good mix of clay and limestone. Ile is steeper than Les Vergelesses so the vines struggle more, giving the wine more complexity. It has more tension, cherry