Clos des Mouches Rouge Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson

The Clos des Mouches Rouge Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson shines in the glass with a deep ruby-red hue and sparkling cherry-red highlights. On the nose, an enchanting interplay of ripe redcurrant, juicy cherry, and a touch of raspberry unfolds. Fine vegetal nuances recall dried herbs and delicate leaves, accompanied by elegant spicy notes of white pepper, clove, and a hint of liquorice. On the palate, this Pinot Noir is precise and multifaceted, with cool red-fruit aromas and refined herbal spice.

The texture is silky, while the body is slender yet concentrated. Lively, well-integrated acidity lends the wine tension and energy, while the tannins are finely polished and velvety. In the long finish, redcurrant, spicy notes, and chalky minerality combine to create an elegant finale. This red wine from Burgundy displays a clear, sophisticated style focused on precision, freshness, and depth.

• Colour: deep ruby red with cherry-red highlights
• Nose: redcurrant, cherry, herbs, subtle spice
• Palate: silky, precise structure, fine tannins, invigorating acidity
• Finish: long, mineral, characterised by red-fruit elegance

The Pinot Noir grape variety from Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune wine-growing region reveals its classic, noble side here. The wine comes from limestone soils, which lend the Clos des Mouches Rouge Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson its distinctive, slightly saline minerality and characteristic cool fruit profile. Combined with Burgundy’s temperate climate, this produces a red wine with an impressive balance of fruit, spice, and structure.

1. Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir, produced as a single-variety wine
2. Origin: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
3. Soils: limestone-dominated, with excellent drainage
4. Style: elegant, sophisticated 1er Cru with great precision

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

The grapes for this Premier Cru grow in historic parcels around Beaune, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. The climate is continental, with moderate temperatures, pronounced differences between day and night, and a long ripening period. These conditions allow the Pinot Noir grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, resulting in pronounced aromatic expression and lively acidity. The limestone soils anchor the vines deeply and shape the wine with finesse, minerality, and elegance.

The grapes are traditionally harvested by hand, parcel by parcel, to obtain only perfectly ripe fruit. A first rigorous selection already takes place in the vineyard. At the winery, a further selection follows on the sorting table, ensuring that only flawless grapes enter the fermentation vessels. This meticulous preliminary work ensures clarity, purity, and expressiveness in the finished wine.

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, enabling the slow and gentle extraction of colour, tannin, and aroma. Careful pump-overs and punch-downs support the fine structure of the Pinot Noir while keeping the tannins delicate. The wine then matures in oak barrels, some of which are new. The barrels complement the natural fruit with subtle toasted and vanilla notes without overshadowing the character of the terroir. Maturation in wood adds further depth, complexity, and a creamy mouthfeel.

The style of Domaine Chanson is based on precision, clarity, and fidelity to the terroir. Every step in the cellar is aimed at elegance rather than opulence. The Clos des Mouches Rouge Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson expresses this philosophy in every glass: a Burgundy wine with a clear signature, fine structure, remarkable length, and timeless appeal, also awarded 16.5 points by Jancis Robinson.

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

This Pinot Noir Premier Cru is particularly impressive with refined, flavourful cuisine. Its elegant structure and red-fruit and herbal aromas accompany a wide range of sophisticated dishes. For the table, a selection of classic pairings is ideal.

• Poultry dishes such as Coq au Vin or braised guinea fowl leg
• Veal loin with an herb crust and reduced jus
• Rack of lamb with Provençal herbs and ratatouille
• Mushroom risotto with porcini or morels
• Mild to medium-intensity soft cheeses, such as Brie de Meaux or Reblochon

In everyday life, this wine crowns special moments, such as a festive dinner in a small group or a stylish meal with friends. As an accompaniment to a multi-course fine-dining menu, it reveals its full potential. It also impresses as a contemplative fireside wine in the evening, displaying its delicate fruit and complex spice.

The ideal serving temperature is around 15 to 17 degrees Celsius. Slightly chilling the wine before serving preserves its freshness, precision, and fine red-fruit aromas. In a large Burgundy glass, the bouquet unfolds particularly intensely, allowing every nuance of fruit, spice, and minerality to shine. Those enjoying the wine young should decant it approximately one hour beforehand so that the tannins can present themselves even more smoothly.

This Premier Cru has remarkable ageing potential. Several years of bottle ageing deepen the aromatic profile and develop additional notes of undergrowth, truffle, and dried flowers. Storage in a dark, low-vibration cellar at a constant, cool temperature and moderate humidity preserves the wine’s quality and allows it to mature gradually. In this way, the Clos des Mouches Rouge Beaune 1er Cru AOP - Domaine Chanson offers great enjoyment today while also providing fascinating prospects for the future.

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