Chandon de Briailles : Corton Grand cru "Bressandes" 2022

Tasting notes and characteristics of the Corton Grand Cru "Bressandes" 2022 from Chandon de Briailles

Tasting

Appearance

The wine reveals a deep red hue adorned with purple highlights.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet displays remarkable complexity, opening with notes of black fruits such as black cherry and blackcurrant, intertwined with hints of red cherry and vanilla. These are complemented by nuances of sweet spices, undergrowth, precious woods, sandalwood, long pepper and leather.

Palate

The palate offers an elegant and assertive tannic structure, underpinned by a chalky, spicy minerality. Ample and voluptuous, the mouth unfolds with a long-lasting finish.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs perfectly with characterful meats such as a grilled rib of beef, a beef bourguignon, or game dishes like roast pheasant, wild duck or venison. It also matches wonderfully with washed-rind cheeses, blue cheeses or long-aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to serve this Corton Grand Cru "Bressandes" 2022 at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, taking care to decant it approximately two hours beforehand. This wine can be cellared and enjoyed from 2027 onwards and will evolve favourably until around 2037.

The Burgundian authenticity of Domaine Chandon de Briailles

The estate

Located in France, in the Burgundy region, Domaine Chandon de Briailles was acquired in 1834 by Countess Chandon de Briailles and Pierre Guillemot. Today, the property belongs to Count and Countess Aymard-Claude de Nicolay, while management is entrusted to their children, Claude and François de Nicolay. This 13.7-hectare family estate stands out for its environmentally respectful approach, certified biodynamic since 2011, and for the use of animal traction to preserve the vitality of its soils.

The vineyard

The Corton Grand Cru "Bressandes" comes from four plots spread over just over one hectare, situated mid-slope and facing east. The vines, with an average age of around forty years, thrive on a terroir composed of ferruginous clays and limestone, encouraging deep rooting.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage began with a mild winter followed by a wet month of March. Budburst and vegetative growth proceeded slowly through the spring. Flowering occurred in early June with rising temperatures. The summer was marked by considerable heat in July, tempered by a few localised storms that prevented water stress, before a cooler August extended the ripening process. The harvest took place during the first fortnight of September, exclusively in the morning to preserve the freshness of the berries.

Winemaking and aging

For this Corton Grand Cru "Bressandes" 2022, 80% of the harvest is kept as whole bunches. Fermentation proceeds naturally in open-topped truncated oak vats for around fifteen days, accompanied by daily manual punch-downs. Aging then continues for 15 to 18 months in 228-litre oak barrels, with the proportion of new wood limited to 15%. The wine is bottled by gravity, without filtration or fining.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir