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Françoise André - Beaune 1er cru « Belissand » 2018
Françoise André - Beaune 1er Cru “Belissand” 2018

Françoise André - Beaune 1er cru « Belissand » 2018

Beaune 1er Cru|White wine|Organic
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2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

Chardonnay
1er cru
favorite
“This is the only white wine from the appellation in this selection, but what a white wine! It is also the estate’s first vintage from this Premier Cru vineyard located at the foot of the Beaune mountain, which owes its name to the ‘radiant’ Gallic goddess Belisama. The wine presents itself with a pale, brilliant gold color, opening with notes of dried fruit, white flowers, brioche, and a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied yet never heavy, floral and fruity, the palate perfectly integrates the oak before a finish refreshed by a touch of salinity. A truly radiant Beaune. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022) • Please note: quantities are very limited.

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Estate

Françoise André

Vintage

1er cru « Belissand »

Vintage

2018

Designation

Beaune 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Clay soils in the “Belissand” area, young vines

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manual harvesting with cluster sorting

Wine Production

Pressing in a pneumatic press with a slow and steady increase in pressure, thorough settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in 350-liter barrels, with limited or even no stirring, depending on the vintage

Livestock Farming

Aged in 350-liter barrels, 25 to 30 percent of which are new each year

Alcohol content

13.6%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Gold-Green Dress

Nose

The scent of honeysuckle and blooming linden trees

Palate

Its balanced, rich mouthfeel envelops the tongue with the flavor of ripe yellow fruit

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs perfectly with watercress cream soup with scallops, crayfish, Lorraine-style "bouchées à la reine," chicken risotto, and warm oysters

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

An 11-hectare estate (certified organic since 2012), founded in 1983 by Françoise André, one of the last to have its cellars located behind the ramparts of Beaune. Previously managed by Count Sénard, the estate has been run since 2009 by Lauriane André, the owner’s daughter-in-law.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

The wine is full of finesse and great purity; the finish reflects the character of this sun-drenched vineyard, with its deep clay soil and limestone gravel.

About the estate:

An 11-hectare estate (certified organic since 2012), founded in 1983 by Françoise André, one of the last to have its cellars located behind the ramparts of Beaune. Previously managed by Count Sénard, the estate has been run since 2009 by Lauriane André, the owner’s daughter-in-law.
Vinous

Vinous

Rated "Recommended"

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