Chandon de Briailles : Corton Grand cru "Bressandes" 2023

A wine of admirable density and weight, the 2023 Corton Bressandes from Chandon de Briailles boasts ripe mulberry fruit with a hint of black tea and minerals. The texture is dense and firm, and the fresh acidity, firm tannins, and abundant extract carry this to a lingering finish. The grapes come from 1.5ha split between Ladoix and Aloxe; the latter has more stony soil, while the former has more iron-rich clay. This should open in five to seven years and drink well for another 30.