2023
Soil : MARL AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 5,6 HA
Exposure : EAST, SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 17 MONTH
Terroir
In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Le Clos l’Évêque is one of the most famous Premiers Crus of Mercurey. The plot oriented east, south-east was named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône who were great supporters of this wine which they regularly offered to their most prestigious visitors. Under conversion to organic farming starting in 2024.
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. Floral fragrances (peony) mixed with refreshing aromas of ripe red fruit (cherry and strawberry) mixed with liquorice and pepper notes. Well-crafted and complex. Tight and dense texture. Long and generous finish with crunchy fruit notes.
Wine & food pairings
Food pairing : Cooked pork meats, pâté, pie, grilled or roasted meat, fowles and all the local cheeses (Citeaux, Langres, Brillat-Savarin).
Notes de presse
- 93 James Suckling
- 88-91 Burghound
- 88-91 Inside Burgundy Jasper Morris
2022
Soil : MARL AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 5,6 HA
Exposure : EAST, SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 17 MONTH
Terroir
In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Le Clos l’Évêque is one of the most famous Premiers Crus of Mercurey. The plot oriented east, south-east was named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône who were great supporters of this wine which they regularly offered to their most prestigious visitors.
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. Floral fragrances (peony) mixed with refreshing aromas of ripe red fruit (cherry and strawberry) mixed with liquorice and pepper notes. Well-crafted and complex. Tight and dense texture. Long and generous finish with crunchy fruit notes
Wine & food pairings
Food pairing : Cooked pork meats, pâté, pie, grilled or roasted meat, fowles and all the local cheeses (Citeaux, Langres, Brillat-Savarin)
Notes de presse
- 92 Wine Spectator
- 88-91 Burghound
