Chandon de Briailles Tasting
Tasted April 19, 2024 by bisky with 27 views
Introduction
Tasting with Claude in Auckland
Flight 1 - 2019/2018 1er Cru's (4 notes)
Two great plots with spicy and floral aspects to them, probably due to 100% whole cluster usage. The 2018's both seemed fresher and more ready than the 19s which I believe need a long long time to show their best. Ile des Vergelesses was more intense and powerful, and appeared to have a more liquorice spice character that marked them, while Lavières more floral, juicy and berry-driven. These are elegant and perfumed wines.
Flight 2 - Corton-Bressandes Vertical (3 notes)
What a treat to try these three Corton-Bressandes side by side. 2017 is the only one open at the moment, and it's delightful. They are all showing huge power with great restraint, just massive tension and complexity on the palate. A big step up from the already great 1er Cru wines from the previous flight.
Red
2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Ripe and rich palate, with some balsamic notes. After opening up this is actually quite airy and fresh. Darker fruits with great tension and power. This definitely is holding back a lot and needs time.
Red
2017 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Superb balance, with more classic flavours compared to the riper vintages. So floral with an almost candied strawberry note, mixed with forest floor and creates a vivid imagery in your mind. Very subtle, restrained, just delightful! Drinking well currently in my opinion but could get even better in the following years.
❤️
Red
2016 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Cooler feel again, this time very tight and structured body. Intense and concentrated at this point, it feels a bit unyielding. Tannins and balance are very elegant though so I think this will be fantastic down the line.
Flight 3 - Corton Blanc Vertical (3 notes)
So impressed by this rare white Corton. Enormous amounts of tension and depth here in all three. 2021 and 2020 were special highlights for me with their autolysis notes and fresh orchard fruit feel. I believe these to be a step up above the Corton-Bressandes in terms of emotional quality. Top white burgundy here :)
White
2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Blanc
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
This is next level. Fantastic freshness and energy in this wine. Yellow orchard fruits, creamy, on the sweeter fruit side. Linear and intense. Note of biscuits and nuttiness similar to autolysis notes in Champagne, almost could be mistaken for a top Jura chardonnay. Minerality and savouriness intertwine wonderfully with the acidity. So much depth and tension here.
❤️❤️❤️
White
2020 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Blanc
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Similar yellow stonefruits and autolysis notes as 2021. The body is entirely different though, much more opulent and heady at this point, while keeping all the depth and complexity of 21. Slightly longer too. This will probably turn out really well but way too early now.
❤️
White
2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Blanc
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Quite a different style from 20/21. Richer and more fat, what I would associate more with typical powerful Burgundy chardonnay. Super super long and great freshness nonetheless. This needs a lot of time.
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