2017 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru Cote de Beaune, France Mas Foraster south-facing plateau of Portlandian limestone

south-facing plateau of Portlandian limestone in St

WINEMAKING: The cuvée is a blend of two blocks of Syrah from the Hines Mail Road Vineyard

The sloping southwest-facing hillside is 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean

This is from an older vine parcel on limestone and sandstone soils in Stefan's home turf village of Gambacher

2017 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru Cote de Beaune, France Mas Foraster south-facing plateau of Portlandian limestoneThis cuve comes from four parcels which total 1. 12 hectare, situated mid slope and spread in homogenous fashion over the whole appellation, giving a nice typicity of Bressandes. The soils are deep and made up in equal parts of limestone and clay, giving the wine lovely balance and great length on the palate. It is a terroir that is very representative of the appellation Corton. The vines average 40 years old and face east. Fermented with 100% whole