2024
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : IN PROGRESS
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing South-East.
Vintage report
In 2024, a mild winter and a contrasting spring favored early bud break, despite a few episodes of frost. Spring and summer, marked by thunderstorms, heavy rains, and reduced sunshine, maintained high sanitary pressure. Despite these uncertainties, the vines were able to adapt and produce grapes that were sometimes uneven in ripeness but generally balanced. At Domaine Chanson, the harvest began on Wednesday, September 11 and ended on Saturday, September 21. It was a demanding and contrasting vintage, marked by significant climatic hazards, which required a great deal of work and skill on the part of the technical teams.
Tasting
Bright ruby colour. Delicate fragrances of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Subtle vanilla note. Well-balanced and complex with a very pure fruit. Tight texture. Finely grained tannins. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Wine & food pairings
It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.
2023
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 19 MONTHS
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing South-East.
Vintage report
After a mild winter, beginning of spring was marked by unstable weather conditions, which fortunately enough settled down end May with warm and even very warm temperatures. This situation encouraged a rapid blossoming in excellent conditions. Spring ended with a water deficit which was never compensated. July and August were marked by a succession of very warm temperatures and storms. End of August, a very hot weather settled down with temperatures around 35°C which enabled the grapes to perfect their ripeness. At Chanson, the harvest started on September 5 and ended on September 16. The white wines are very expressive with beautiful aromas of pale fleshed fruit and an outstanding structure.
Tasting
Bright ruby colour. Delicate fragrances of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Subtle vanilla note. Well-balanced and complex with a very pure fruit. Tight texture. Finely grained tannins. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Wine & food pairings
It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.
Note de presse
- 89-91 Neal Martin
2022
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 20 MONTH
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing South-East.
Vintage report
After a winter characterized by marked variations in temperature between January and February, spring started with mild temperatures. A sequence of cold weather in April was followed by warm temperatures in May but the lack of water was very noticeable and could not be compensated by the rainy storms of June. Summer was marked by several and long heat waves and the storms of the end of August were most welcome. The harvest at Chanson started on August 30 with a team of 100 persons and ended on September 13. 2022 vintage was quite generous both in volume and quality and the white wines are well-balanced, precise and refreshing.
Tasting
Bright ruby colour. Delicate fragrances of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Subtle vanilla note. Well-balanced and complex with a very pure fruit. Tight texture. Finely grained tannins. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Wine & food pairings
It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.
2019
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 17 MONTH
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing East.
Vintage report
After a mild winter, spring settled down with important variations of temperatures and abundant rain which engendered millerandage (small berries). Summer was warm punctuated by several heat waves and a few thunderstorms épisodes which brought some water. The harvest started mid september under a bright sunshine. After a whole cluster fermentation in vat, the wines are aged in oak casks for a period of 14 up to 18 months in our XVth century cellar. Moderate use of new oak.
Tasting
Bright ruby colour. Delicate fragrances of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Subtle vanilla note. Well-balanced and complex with a very pure fruit. Tight texture. Finely grained tannins. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Wine & food pairings
It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.
Note de presse
- 90 Wine Spectator
2018
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 17 MONTH
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing East.
Vintage report
After a rainy winter, a heat wave in April followed by a cold period in May, the weather settled down in Burgundy with warm temperatures in June. Summer was warm and dry with a few heat waves. The harvest started in the last days of August with an excellent maturity of the grapes. The red wines are crunchy, deep and dense with an outstanding aromatic complexity.
Tasting
Bright ruby colour. Delicate fragrances of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Subtle vanilla note. Well-balanced and complex with a very pure fruit. Tight texture. Finely grained tannins. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Wine & food pairings
It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.
Note de presse
- 93 Wine Spectator
2017
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 16 MONTH
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing East.
Vintage report
After a classic winter, spring settled down with warm temperatures but a cool weather in April slackened down the evolution of the vines. May was rainy and was followed by a warm summer with heat waves. However, a few thunderstorms episodes brought enough rain to allow the maturation of the grapes to continue. The harvest started early september with an excellent sanitary level of the grapes. Vinification : whole bunch fermentation for approximately two weeks, the wines are then aged in our XVth century cellar for a period between 14 and 18 months. Moderate use of new oak.
Tasting
Bright ruby colour. Delicate fragrances of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Subtle vanilla note. Well-balanced and complex with a very pure fruit. Tight texture. Finely grained tannins. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Wine & food pairings
It is perfectly matched with red meat grilled or en sauce and all cheeses, especially the local cheeses like Epoisses or Citeaux.
Note de presse
- 16,5 Bettane & Dessauve
2011
Soil : SILT, MARLE AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 2 HA
Exposure : SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : NC
Terroir
On the southern hill of Beaune, a vineyard of 2 hectares, mid slope facing East.
Vintage report
After a cold, dry winter, spring arrived very quickly, with summer temperatures in April leading to exceptionally early growth. July was cooler and sometimes wet, slowing down this pace and allowing the vines to rebalance their cycle. August alternated between heat and rain, resulting in uneven ripening depending on the plot. The harvest began at the end of August, in dry and sunny weather, with overall satisfactory health conditions.
Tasting
Deep, brilliant ruby color. Complex nose combining notes of black cherry, blond tobacco, candied fruit, and a hint of spice reminiscent of cinnamon. On the palate, the attack is supple and harmonious, offering a beautiful balance between fruitiness and freshness. The tannins are fine, elegant, and perfectly integrated. Lingering finish marked by hints of cocoa and licorice.
Wine & food pairings
Roasted game birds (partridge, pheasant) and poultry with character (duck, guinea fowl). Mature soft cheeses (Brillat-Savarin, Soumaintrain).
