2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Blanc Grand Cru Cote de Beaune, France Magdalena In 1853 Henry Reed Dixon

In 1853 Henry Reed Dixon came to Gisborne

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hazy amber wine

Elvio Cogno winery has used the memories of old-timers in Novello to produce a new take on this acnient variety

2021 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Blanc Grand Cru Cote de Beaune, France Magdalena In 1853 Henry Reed DixonThe hill of Corton is famous mainly for its reds, the exception being white Corton Charlemagne. However, any chardonnay planted outside of the Charlemagne appellation can be labeled as Grand Cru Corton Blanc, without a vineyard designation. Corton Blanc is quite rare and per Remington Norman, the average total production per year is only 222 cases (Grand Cru). Chandon de Briailles chardonnay is planted in areas domainated by pinot noir; two thirds