Corton "Les Maréchaudes" Grand Cru, Chandon de Briailles - 2016

Name: Corton "Les Maréchaudes" Grand Cru, Chandon de Briailles
Brand: Chandon de Briailles
SKU: 52083
Price: 349.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 52083 750 mL

The Grand Crus of Corton are known to be closed in their youth but rewarding after a stint in the cellar. Extended maceration to extract tannins gives the wine superb structure. Ripeness and spice on the nose yield to a mouthful of practically sweet, dark fruit.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-Region

Côte de Beaune

Appellation/Village

Corton-Charlemagne

Producer

Chandon de Briailles

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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About the Producer

Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-les-Beaune, Burgundy France Domaine Chandon de Briailles has been owned by the same family since 1834. The celebrated winery has familial ties to Moët and Chandon in Champagne, and now is run by the Count Aymard-Claude de Nicolay and his wife, the Countess, Nadine. Currently, Nadine and their youngest daughter, Claude are in charge, with the help of their...

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Pinot Noir

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