Francois de Nicolay
Francois de Nicolay is the ‘maison de négoce’ of Chandon de Briailles. They source grapes from trusted farmers that work with their same ethos (organic or biodynamic), covering many different Burgundian appellations and in a couple of cases also experimenting outside the regional borders. Wines of incredible purity of fruit, in the classic Chandon de Briailles style.
Bourgogne Côte d’Auxerre Rouge
This “simple” Bourgogne wine comes from 2 parcels that we handpicked ourselves right next to Savigny-Les-Beaune appellation in our village of Savigny. This wine shows fine and pure Pinot Noir, airy and subtle, offering a lot of fresh fruit. whole bunch fermented and matured 12 months in oak barrels, then bottled on the property.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Bourgogne
VINTAGE: 2019
STYLE: red
GRAPE: pinot noir
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru
Fruit here comes from a couple of vineyards in Savigny, precisely Les Peuillets for approximately 1/3 and Lavières for the remaining 2/3. The high density of plantation and advanced aged of the vines mean for rather low yields but exceptional concentration. Fermented whole bunch in wooden cuve and aged in barrels for 16 months. Aromas of savoury black cherry fruit, redcurrant, dried rose and wild herbs on the nose. Floral tones on the palate matched by a meaty quality and peppery finish.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Savigny-lès-Beaune
VINTAGE: 2017, 2020
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Pinot Noir
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: wood cuve
MATURATION: oak barrel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6