2022, Domaine Chandon de Briailles, PERNAND-VERGELESSES, 1er Cru, 'Les Vergelesses'Not yet racked. An even medium deep purple. A very elegant floral, rose petal nose with some pleasing light fresh raspberry beneath. Then an extra burst of bright raspberry and cherry fruit on the palate with a little sucrosity, with the cherries reappearing after the light tannins. 13. 9%. **** 89 91 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023). A vague hint of menthol is present on the ripe and fresh aromas of black cherry, plum, newly turned earth and a

79% sauvignon blanc

showing a little touch of oak

*** 88-91 Jasper Morris MW

Tightly wound for the moment

80- and 90-year-old vines

relaxing into liqourice

a little smoky too

Well framed with dark black fruit

with a vibrant core of fruit framed by fine

nicely defined but certainly missing some power

Put a case aside in the cellar and you will be pleasantly surprised

beautifully refined tannins and a long