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Welcome to an independent exploration of the world of wine. Here, we uncover the fascinating journey of grapes from vine to glass, discover the dedicated winemakers and their origins, and delve into the unique flavors that make each bottle an experience. I'm not a sommelier, nor do I have any affiliations with wine importers or stores. I'm simply a wine enthusiast who enjoys documenting my tasting adventures and insights, all while maintaining the utmost impartiality. ̦

Ratings

June 27, 2023

4.0 / 5.0·750 ml·@Garage

The bottle was opened for a long time (?), and all the rough edges people were talking about became less… edgy (unlike me). Good fruit and structure. It's juicy and fresh. A bit too intense for Volnay (at least, in my understanding), but I reckon it just needs more time. Cherry, underbrush, dust and chocolate.

François de Nicolay

François is one of the owners of Chandon de Briailles. In 20?? he started his own négoce project, which sources organic and biodynamic fruit from trusted and reputable growers who are either certified biodynamic or are in the process. François is known for his selective approach when purchasing grapes. Clusters are carefully inspected during veraison and harvest to ensure that they are healthy enough to produce wine without the use of additives.

Vinification and élevage take place in his ancient cellar-cave in Savigny-lès-Beaune and is non-interventionist in every aspect - no pumpovers, no filtration, and no sulfur additions.