Domaine Chandon de Briailles
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Savigny's leading biodynamic estate, crafting wines of rare purity through whole-cluster fermentation and zero new oak
A 14-hectare biodynamic estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune owned by the de Nicolay family since 1834, now run by sibling duo Claude and François de Nicolay. Converted to biodynamics in 2005 and Demeter-certified since 2011, the domaine is known for whole-cluster fermentation, near-zero new oak, and wines of remarkable purity and freshness. Holdings span Savigny, Pernand-Vergelesses, and the Corton grand cru hill.
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コルトン・ブレッサンド・グラン・クリュ
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
RedPinot Noir
Domaine Chandon de Briailles produces this exceptional Corton Bressandes Grand Cru from one of the most prestigious climats in the Corton hill. The estate follows strict biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing minimal intervention to express the true terroir. This wine is characterized by its remarkable elegance, refined tannins, and complex aromatic profile featuring red berries, forest floor, and subtle spice notes. It possesses a structured backbone that ensures excellent aging potential, evolving into a sophisticated and profound expression of Pinot Noir over decades.
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Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru
RedPinot Noir
Corton-Bressandes is one of the most prestigious climats within the Corton Grand Cru hill. Domaine Chandon de Briailles, based in Savigny-lès-Beaune, crafts this wine with a commitment to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention. The wine is characterized by its profound structure, elegance, and aromatic complexity, often displaying notes of dark berries, forest floor, and refined spices. It represents the pinnacle of the estate's terroir-driven philosophy, offering a long aging potential and a silky texture that defines the essence of the Bressandes parcel.
Who Is This For?
Natural wine enthusiasts and biodynamic advocates seeking elegant, unmanipulated Pinot Noir and Corton grand cru from a historic family estate
Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Domaine Chandon de Briailles convert to biodynamics?
- The conversion began in 2005 under Claude and François de Nicolay, with full Demeter biodynamic certification achieved in 2011. The winery itself has also been certified biodynamic since 2012 — one of Burgundy's most committed biodynamic operations.
- What is unique about Chandon de Briailles' winemaking?
- The domaine uses almost no new oak (most wines aged in old barrels) and ferments with high proportions of whole clusters, resulting in wines of extraordinary freshness and finesse. No pumping during fermentation or élevage, and no filtration before bottling.
- Does Domaine Chandon de Briailles produce Corton Grand Cru wines?
- Yes. From its historic holdings on the hill of Corton, the estate produces five different Corton Grand Crus — three reds (Maréchaudes, Bressandes, Clos du Roi) and two whites (Corton Blanc and Corton-Charlemagne).
- Does the domaine use sulfur in its winemaking?
- Since 2017, several cuvées have been bottled with no added sulfur, extending the estate's minimal-intervention philosophy alongside near-zero new oak and whole-cluster fermentation.