2022 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Hawke's Bay ” because this whiskey is

” because this whiskey is created from two rye whiskeys (both a minimum of 2 years old)

Sergio Villanueva is responsible for farming the vineyard and it is immediately apparent that he does not take shortcuts and is quietly proud of the high bar he holds

it has remade wine culture in its own image

2018 Sant'Or Agiorgitiko

2022 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru, France Hawke's Bay ” because this whiskey isMany argue that le des Vergelesses should be classified as a Grand Cru. Its true that in the best years, with its eastern exposure and mid slope location, it behaves as a Grand Cru. Chandon de Briailles has a healthy three hectares planted to pinot noir, located in an area with a nice slope, and a good mix of clay and limestone. Ile is steeper than Les Vergelesses so the vines struggle more, giving the wine more complexity. It has more tension, cherry