2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier the vineyard is worked by

the vineyard is worked by horse and by hand

This vineyard is used just to make a rose

aged 6 months sure-lie before bottling

The Gauthiers have replaced the old wooden stakes with traditional slate pickets

From a one hectare parcel located in the « En Prion » and « La Madone »hamlet where the subsoil is granitic

2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier the vineyard is worked byMany 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