2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Black Friars "Cold boiling Pinot” is Kate’s

"Cold boiling Pinot” is Kate’s go-to phrase when describing this wine

5 months on its lees in 90% used French oak and 10% stainless steel and then racked directly to tank just prior to bottling

Our "Glou" is a "mountain" Beaujolais-Villages

energetic wine

and are all raised in older oak

2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Black Friars "Cold boiling Pinot” is Kate’sMany 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