Chandon de Briailles, Corton Bressandes Vintage:2020 (from 70+ year old vines)

(from 70+ year old vines)

laced with black pepper and clove

6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot

for what I have previously found to be an excellent Pomerol is evolving into a showstopper

Chandon de Briailles, Corton Bressandes Vintage:2020 (from 70+ year old vines)(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years). Subtle hints of wood toast are present on the cool and overtly floral inflected aromas of red berries, smoke, sandalwood and spice. The mouth feel of the middle weight plus flavors are finer yet there is the classic Corton muscle that shows up on the notably firm, powerful and driving finish. As the best examples of Bressandes always are, this is a wine of power and