Chandon de Briailles Pernand BLANC 1er Cru "Ile des Vergelesses"

Excellent textures, a true Burgundy with a restrained yet restrained character and a smoky side that goes perfectly with the exuberant fruit reminiscent of ripe pineapple and apple caramelized in butter. Very good concentration, absolute precision and balance, displaying an aggressive mineral dimension that refreshes the full-bodied fruit on the palate. The barrel is supportive with honeyed notes and extra complexity leading to a persistent, spicy, finish. It fermented slowly in barrel with wild yeasts, developing its aromatic acidity and then spent about fourteen months in tanks. It was bottled on the market without clarification or filtration and with minimal sulfites.