2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier The Gauthiers have replaced the

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

Soil Profile:  Predominantly granitic

planted in 2013

the vineyard is worked by horse and by hand

2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Yannick Pelletier The Gauthiers have replaced theMany 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