Chandon de Briailles Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavieres 2010
The Wine
This 100% biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir comes from a 2.6-hectare parcel planted in 1956 in the 1er Cru Les Lavières vineyard.
90-92 'Outstanding' Allen Meadows, Burghound 'This steps up the aromatic refinement while keeping the complexity with its broad nose of red berry fruit that evidence nuances of underbrush, stone and warm earth. There is good richness but also good cut and plenty of underlying tension to the medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a linear, balanced and vibrant finish. Lovely. Drink 2018+'
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region -Savigny-Les-Beaune
Extra - Cork
Year - 2010
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Established in 1834, Chandon des Briailles boasts a commendable history and continues as a genuine family domaine to this day. The estate has been inherited by successive generations of the de Nicolay family, with the current custodians being the sibling duo, Count François de Nicolay and Claude.
Despite its notable heritage, it remains somewhat of an enigma in the wine industry. Those privy to its reputation recognize that Chandon des Briailles consistently produces wines of outstanding quality that are particularly beneficial to age.
The vineyards sprawl across the villages of Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand, and Aloxe, home to the esteemed Grand Crus of Corton Clos du Roi, Bressandes, and Maréchaudes.
Organic farming has been the norm here since the late '80s, initiated by Nadine, the mother of François and Claude, who sought to abolish chemical treatments in the vineyards. Over the subsequent four decades, the domaine has fully embraced biodynamics, earning certification in 2012.
Typically, biodynamics is associated with vineyard cultivation, yet it also entails a distinct certification for the winery. Presently, the domaine's lands are tilled solely by horse, and efforts are underway to substitute sulphur treatments with skim milk to combat powdery mildew.
