2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier This climate is located just

This climate is located just above the Cloux stream

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

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

planted in 2013

2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier This climate is located justMany 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