Chandon de Briailles : Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "Ile des Vergelesses" 2021

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "Ile des Vergelesses" 2021 from Chandon de Briailles

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a deep ruby hue with bluish highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with aromas of fresh red berries, notably redcurrant and plum, accompanied by delicate floral notes of violet. With aeration, hints of undergrowth and a chalky minerality gradually emerge.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its elegant structure and silky tannins. The texture is concentrated without heaviness, offering a lovely mineral freshness that carries through to a long, delicate finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "Ile des Vergelesses" 2021 pairs perfectly with roasted white meats, poultry in sauce, feathered game, as well as pressed cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort.

Serving and cellaring

The Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "Ile des Vergelesses" 2021 can be enjoyed now but will gain in complexity with a few years of cellaring. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 15-16°C.

An elegant, mineral Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, the flagship wine of Domaine Chandon de Briailles

The estate

Founded in 1834, Domaine Chandon de Briailles is a family-owned Burgundy estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune, totaling 13.7 hectares across Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton, with renowned terroirs including Corton. Since 2001, the estate has been owned by the Count and Countess Aymard-Claude de Nicolay and their children. A pioneer of biodynamics (conversion from 2005, Demeter 2011), it favors horse-drawn work, hand harvesting and natural vinifications, crafting 12 crus of precise expression.

The vineyard

The "Ile des Vergelesses" climat is the estate’s flagship and ranks among the most renowned terroirs of the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation, often compared to a Grand Cru. The vines grow on clay-limestone soils with an east-facing exposure, providing ideal conditions for slow, complete ripening of Pinot Noir.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was marked by historic spring frosts that reduced yields. The cool, humid summer required constant vigilance, but allowed for slow ripening of the grapes. These conditions gave rise to wines characterized by their freshness and classic elegance.

Winemaking and aging

The vinification of the Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru "Ile des Vergelesses" 2021 includes a significant proportion of whole clusters. The long aging takes place in oak barrels with little new oak, thus preserving the mineral expression and fruit purity characteristic of this exceptional terroir.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir