Winery de Briailles Winery

A Winery Family-Owned Winery

Founded in 1834 by Countess Chandon de Briailles, this Winery has remained in the same family since its inception. Today, it is run by Claude and François de Nicolay, who took over in 2001. The Winery 14 hectares of vineyards spread across the communes of Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Aloxe-Corton, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune.

An Exceptional Terroir in Burgundy

The Winery de Briailles Winery cultivates prestigious vineyards, some of which are ranked among Burgundy’s finest climats, such as Pernand-Vergelesses “Les Vergelesses, ” Savigny-lès-Beaune “Aux Fourneaux, ” Volnay “Caillerets, ” Corton “Clos du Roy, ” and Corton-Charlemagne. These granite and limestone terroirs offer ideal conditions for producing wines of great complexity and beautiful minerality.

Biodynamic and Sustainable Viticulture

As early as the 1980s, the Winery chemicals, adopting organic practices in 1998 and biodynamic practices in 2005. Today, it is certified by Ecocert and Demeter. The vineyards are managed with respect for the natural balance, featuring hand-harvesting and permanent grass cover. Wines are made from whole clusters, with natural fermentation and aging in oak barrels, using very little new wood.

Winery Winery's Signature Wines

The Winery de Briailles Winery offers wines that reflect the diversity and richness of its terroirs:

• “Aux Fourneaux” (Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru, Red) – An elegant, fruity red wine with silky tannins, grown on clay-limestone soil.
• “Île des Vergelesses” (Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, White) – A mineral and complex white wine with aromas of white flowers and citrus.
• “Clos du Roy” (Corton Grand Cru, Red) – A powerful, full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit and spices.
• “Corton-Charlemagne” (Corton Grand Cru, White) – A great white wine, rich and lingering, with aromas of butter and hazelnut.