12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings

the wine continued showing the riper character and more Mediterranean profile of the vineyard

eucalyptus and blackberries

Angelo Gaja describes 2009 as a year with a lot of rain until June

Chandon de Briailles, Corton Bressandes Vintage:2012 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2%(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years). Subtle hints of wood toast are present on the cool and overtly floral inflected aromas of red berries, smoke, sandalwood and spice. The mouth feel of the middle weight plus flavors are finer yet there is the classic Corton muscle that shows up on the notably firm, powerful and driving finish. As the best examples of Bressandes always are, this is a wine of power and