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Wine Description for Pernand 1er Cru „Île des Vergelesses“ La vie est Belle Unsulphited sans soufre ajoute 2018 by Chandon de Briailles
- Colour & Appearance
- Pale orange with silky, natural cloudiness – a visual testament to uncompromising natural wine philosophy.
- Nose
- An olfactory feast reminiscent of a morning stroll past a French boulangerie. Plaited yeast bread with icing sugar, buttery croissants, orange marmalade and roasted hazelnuts dominate. These are joined by herbal-spicy nuances of sage, lemon balm and bitter orange zest – complex and inviting in equal measure.
- Palate
- The entry is marked by impressive texture. Fine-grained, persistent tannins take the lead immediately – stimulating like Darjeeling tea, silky with invigorating astringency. They coat the palate completely and bring delicate roasted notes of salted dark toast. The orange marmalade returns, this time accompanied by a subtle saltiness that lends the wine tension and depth.
- Finish
- Long, dry and carried by fine tannins. The astringency remains present without becoming intrusive – a lingering, meditative conclusion with hints of bitter orange and herbal tea.
- Terroir & Origin
- From the Premier Cru vineyard site Île des Vergelesses in Pernand-Vergelesses, one of Burgundy’s most underrated appellations. The biodynamically farmed vines were planted by François de Nicolays grandfather.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- Pinot Blanc – a rarity in Chardonnay-dominated Burgundy. Produced as an orange wine: spontaneous fermentation after extended skin contact, ageing on the lees, bottled unfiltered and unsulphited. A radical, uncompromising approach that redefines the variety.
- Food Pairing Suggestions
- Focaccia with green olives, almonds and orange zest, red mullet pan-fried with sage and orange aromatics or spiced roasted chicken.
- Special Features
- A bold natural wine from biodynamic viticulture – fully certified since 2011. The name says it all: La vie est belle.
Profile
| Winemaker | Chandon de Briailles |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vintage | |
| Color | |
| Variety | Pinot blanc |
| Type | |
| Content | |
| Alcohol content | 13,5% Vol. |
| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
| Complete product name | Chandon de Briailles Pernand 1er Cru "Île des Vergelesses" La vie est Belle unsulphured sans soufre ajoute 2018 |
