Chanson Père et Fils - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016
18/20
Jancis Robinson
17,5-18,5/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Burghound
“Dense, with a rich texture, abundant tannins, and perfectly ripe fruit. A beautifully full-bodied wine.” (La Revue du Vin de France – June 2017)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Intense aromas of ripe black cherries and plums, with hints of spice and vanilla
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with an elegant, tightly structured profile, good structure and great depth, well-integrated tannins, and a lovely finish
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with grilled meats or meats in sauce, as well as all kinds of cheeses (especially regional cheeses such as Epoisses, Langres, and Cîteaux)
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Top-rated wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Founded in 1750 by Simon Verry and acquired by the Bollinger Group in the late 1990s, the oldest of Beaune’s houses owns 45 hectares of vineyards located in the premier cru vineyards of both slopes. The house’s red wines are primarily made from purchased grapes, vinified by the house to maintain stylistic consistency with the estate. Brilliantly managed from a technical standpoint by Jean-Pierre Confuron (since 2001), this estate has become a model of viticulture, with the introduction of plowing, the elimination of soil amendments, and the adoption of organic viticulture. Chanson’s wines retain a very high proportion of stems during both white and red vinification. The guiding principle is balance within tension. The whites are transferred to barrels with as much lees as possible to ensure a reductive character throughout a 14- to 20-month aging period in barrels (20% new oak). The reds, whose Pinot ripeness is pushed to the optimum, retain a vibrant tannic and acidic structure and are adorned with fleshy fruit and underlying notes of sweet spices and licorice. These wines deserve a few years of patience in both styles.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 17,5-18,5/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Dense, with a rich texture and abundant, perfectly ripe tannins. A beautifully full-bodied wine.
About the estate:
Founded in 1750 and owned by Bollinger since 1999, this classic Beaune-based house has now fully established its identity and style. It rivals the best in the industry with its precise and pure wines, both white and red. Vincent Avenel has taken the reins of the house, succeeding Gilles de Courcel, to whom we owe its revitalization. A state-of-the-art winery and the expert guidance provided through June 2020 by Jean-Pierre Confuron—both in the vineyard and in winemaking—explain the clarity of expression across the estate’s broad range up to the 2019 vintage, a vintage in which we detect subtle aging notes in certain cuvées, though slightly less pronounced than in previous vintages. We will wait to taste the 2020s in bottle to judge whether this great estate is moving in the right direction with its new team.
Burghound
Wine rated 93/100
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 18/20
Rated: Recommended
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