Beaune Teurons 1er Cru Domaine Chanson 2017

Beaune Teurons 1er Cru, Domaine Chanson, Cote De Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2017

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Soil: Mix of limestone and clay.

Site: In the heart of the Premier Cru vineyards of Domaine Chanson, this plot covers 4 hectares in the centre of the Beaune territory.

Vintage 2017: After a classic winter, spring settled down with warm températures 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 épisodes 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 Chanson's XVth century cellar for a period between 14 and 18 months. Moderate use of new oak.

Tasting: Bright ruby colour. Intense aromas of ripe red berries mixed with fragrances of violet and spicy notes. Brisk, complex and deep with a tight texture. Long and spicy finish.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Fragrant blackberry and plum nose. Composed and smooth, with firm sweet tannins and a long spicy finish. Great potential."

91/100 points (Silver Medal), Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021

Also awarded 16.5/20 points, Jancis Robinson, January 2019

Food pairing: Enjoy with red or white meat, "Boeuf Bourguignon" and variety of regional cheeses, in particular goat's cheese and Citeaux.