Ratings
Wine Advocate 90 · Parker 94
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Chandon de Briailles |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Mineral-salty with yellow fruits. Notes of citrus and yellow fruits mingled with spicy and hazelnut notes. Floral notes |
| Palate | Firm, juicy, and mineral. Elegant Chardonnay from Burgundy. The wine is round, rich, and supple, fully expressing the fruity side of Pinot Noir. Dominant red fruit notes (strawberry, raspberry, currant). Notes with fresh white fruit flavors |
| Finish | A lot of freshness that gives it a very indulgent aspect. A chalky finish |
| Food Pairing | Shellfish and crustaceans, fish, pasta and rice, cheeses, chicken fillet with morel cream, Bresse poultry with mushrooms, pan-seared scallops or an asparagus risotto, soft Burgundy cheeses like a matured goat cheese, perfect with crab ravioli |
| Serving Temp | 11-14 |
| Aging Potential | 7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Total Acidity | 9.7 |
| Aging Process | vinified in 10 hectolitre tuns and demi-muids if necessary. The wine is then matured in the same containers |
| Fermentation | After a vertical pressing, the wine is vinified in 10 hectolitre tuns and demi-muids if necessary |
Terroir
| Soil | white marl |
| Vine Age | 10 |
Interesting facts
| Biodynamic since 2005, certified Demeter, no added sulfites, whole cluster pressing |
Logistics
| Weight | 750 |