Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Domaine Chandon-de-Briailles (Savigny-les-Beaune) -- 2013s Tasted from Bottle



The area around Pernand-Vergelesses was one of the worst-hit by the late July hails in 2013. As a result, the estate, which normally uses all whole clusters in fermenting its reds, was forced to abandon that policy, as indicated in the reviews below. Nevertheless, the final wines, rare as they are, are extremely successful. (Continue reading here.)