Clos des Marconnets Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson

In the glass, the Clos des Marconnets Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson displays a deep ruby-red color with delicate garnet reflections. The color appears clear, dense and inviting, while the rim is subtly lightened, emphasizing the elegant maturity of this Premier Cru. Even with the first swirl, a complex bouquet of impressive finesse and depth rises from the glass.

The nose reveals a refined aromatic profile of ripe cherries, dark berries and a hint of peach, harmoniously combined with floral notes of violets. Fine vegetal nuances recall dried herbs, a touch of undergrowth and delicate spice. Subtle hints of smoke, graphite and fine wood add intrigue and lend the bouquet a noble Burgundian character.

On the palate, this Pinot Noir is precise and silky. The texture feels polished, the fruit clearly defined and supported by a lively acid structure. Juicy red and dark berries, cherry and a hint of peach unfold elegantly, while violets and fine herbs provide additional depth. The tannins are fine-grained and well structured, giving the wine backbone without ever appearing dominant.

The style remains thoroughly Burgundian: delicate yet impressively concentrated, firm but never hard, long-lasting and finely mineral on the finish. The limestone soil is reflected in the subtle, cool minerality that accompanies the wine right through to the finale. The wine’s dryness supports the clarity of the fruit and accentuates the elegance of its structure.

• Wine color: intense ruby red with garnet reflections
• Grape variety: varietal Pinot Noir
• Origin: Côte de Beaune, Clos des Marconnets, Burgundy
• Style: dry, elegant, with a pronounced mineral character
• Structure: fine tannins, lively acidity, long finish

The Pinot Noir grape variety reveals all its finesse at Clos des Marconnets. The combination of a cool climate, limestone-rich soil and classic Burgundian winemaking results in a red wine that combines intense aromas with refined structure. This wine will accompany discerning wine lovers for many years, developing additional depth and complexity along the way.

1. Intense cherry and berry fruit, delicately underpinned by peach.
2. Floral notes of violets and subtle vegetal aromas.
3. Fine spice, discreet oak and cool minerality.
4. Silky palate, firm, lively acidity and fine tannins.
5. Long, precise finish with elegant freshness.

Production of the Clos des Marconnets Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson

The Clos des Marconnets Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson comes from a historic single vineyard in the northern part of the Beaune appellation, on the Côte de Beaune. The climate here is continental in character, with cool nights and sufficient sunshine during the ripening period. This combination supports slow ripening of the grapes while preserving their aromas and freshness.

The vines are deeply rooted in limestone-rich soils interspersed with clay and fine stones. This subsoil promotes pronounced minerality and gives the Pinot Noir its firm, elegant structure. The slope provides optimal drainage, allowing the grapes to develop concentrated aromas and achieve remarkable intensity.

The harvest is carried out selectively by hand, parcel by parcel. Only fully ripe, perfectly formed grapes are taken to the winery. Several passes through the vineyards ensure strict selection directly on the vine. A further selection follows in the cellar on the sorting table, so that only flawless grapes enter the fermentation vessels.

Fermentation traditionally begins in temperature-controlled vessels, often following a short cold maceration that gently extracts color and aromas from the berries. During fermentation, careful interventions such as gentle punch-downs of the cap support the extraction of color, tannins and aromas without compromising the delicacy of the Pinot Noir.

The wine then matures for many months in oak barrels, some of them made from new oak. This stage provides additional structure, depth and subtle roasted aromas, while the wood remains discreet and respects the wine’s origin. The fine-grained oak barrels allow slow micro-oxygenation, making the tannins feel softer and helping them integrate perfectly.

The style of Domaine Chanson embodies precision, elegance and an awareness of terroir. The focus is on clear fruit, balance and the authentic expression of the Clos des Marconnets site. Each lot receives exactly the maturation time it needs to reveal its potential. Before bottling, gentle clarification takes place so that the wine can fully express its purity, tension and depth.

Serving recommendations for the Clos des Marconnets Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson

This Premier Cru is an excellent accompaniment to sophisticated dishes. Its silky structure and elegant fruit harmonize particularly well with aromatic dishes that display depth and finesse.

Recommended pairings:

• Roast duck or guinea fowl with jus and root vegetables
• Braised veal cheeks or beef cheeks with creamy polenta
• Rich dishes such as saddle of lamb with a herb crust
• Homemade pasta with mushroom ragout and fresh herbs
• Mild to medium-bodied, lightly matured cheeses

As a wine for special moments, this Pinot Noir reveals its strengths at festive occasions, elegant dinner parties or quiet hours for two. It is also a captivating soloist in a large Burgundy glass, where its aromas gradually open layer by layer.

The ideal serving temperature is approximately 15 to 17 degrees Celsius. Slightly chilling the wine before serving is recommended so that it can slowly gain temperature in the glass and reveal its full complexity. Brief aeration in a decanter helps the bouquet to open, particularly with younger vintages.

This Premier Cru is also suitable for extended maturation. Stored under consistently cool, dark and vibration-free conditions, with the bottles lying horizontally, the wine develops additional nuances of undergrowth, truffle and fine maturity. Cellaring for up to ten years from the vintage adds further depth and complexity. The result is a Burgundy that impressively reflects the signature of its terroir.

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