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93
/ 100
Vinous -
92
/ 100
Allen Meadows
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2016
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Corton
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"Healthy dark red. Very ripe, tangy, alluring aromas of black raspberry, licorice, spices and black pepper lifted by a delicate floral element. Wonderfully fine-grained, savory and vibrant, with intense berry fruit energized by saline minerality. An elegantly styled Corton grand cru with terrific definition but no shortage of richness. Finishes vibrant and long, with harmonious, smooth tannins"
- Vinous
92 / 100
"A spicy and notably ripe nose flashes notes of violet and liqueur-like black cherry aromas. The rich, round and delicious medium weight flavors possess fine density if not much refinement on the attractively complex and sneaky long finish."
- Allen Meadows
Tasting Notes
Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Maréchaudes Grand Cru 2016 is a fruity red wine with a complex aromatic bouquet composed of ripe red fruits, dried flowers and warm spices like cocoa. On the palate it is silky, round and fruity, with an elegant long chalky finish.
Domaine Chandon de Briailles is a wine producer in the north of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. The domaine covers 14 hectares (34 acres) of vineyards spread across Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton, and produces mulitple wines from the Corton Grand Cru hill.
The domaine has been owned by the de Nicolay family since 1834. Countess Chandon de Briailles, (a relation to the Moët & Chandon family) took over the reins in 1982 and dedicated herself to reviving the status of the domain and its wines. Today, Domaine Chandon de Briailles produces an average of 50,000 bottles of wine per year, and has practiced biodynamic principles since 2005.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex