Chanson Père et Fils - Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches 2017
18/20
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Decanter
93/100
James Suckling
92/100
Wine Spectator
"A remarkable Beaune Premier Cru, full of harmony, elegance, and richness; worthy of a Grand Cru!"
"Grand cru level, perfect harmony and freshness on the nose, with the magic of whole grapes, velvety flesh, a fresh menthol finish of great nobility, harmonious, complete, truly remarkable." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)
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Eye
Dark red dress
Nose
Complex, floral notes (lilac), red berries, and spices
Mouth
Very dense, full of energy, chiseled texture, silky tannins, very nice persistence
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2036
Production
14-18 months in oak barrels (moderate proportion of new barrels)
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, grilled or in sauce (beef bourguignon), regional cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 18/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Grand cru level, perfect harmony and freshness on the nose, with the magic of whole grapes, velvety flesh, a fresh menthol finish of great nobility, harmonious, complete, truly remarkable.
About the estate:
Founded in 1750 by Simon Verry and acquired by the Bollinger group in the late 1990s, the oldest of the Beaune houses owns 45 hectares of vineyards located in the benchmark crus on both sides of the river. The négociant reds are mainly sourced from purchased grapes, vinified by the house to preserve the unity of style with the estate. Brilliantly managed on a technical level by Jean-Pierre Confuron (since 2001), this estate has become a model of viticulture, with the introduction of plowing, the abandonment of soil amendments, and the adoption of organic viticulture. Chanson wines preserve a very high proportion of stems during vinification, both for whites and reds. The watchword is balance in tension. The whites are fermented with a maximum amount of lees to ensure a reductive aspect throughout the 14 to 20 months of aging in barrels (20% new wood). The reds, whose Pinot maturity is pushed to the optimum, preserve a tannic structure and vibrant acidity and are adorned with fleshy fruit with underlying notes of sweet spices and licorice. These are wines that deserve a few years of patience in both colors.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Another excellent Clos des Mouches, whose color is less vibrant than that of the 2019, but whose evolution is more evident in the glass. The nose is dark, leafy, and floral, and the palate is fresh, understated, and autumnal. The acidity is more evident than in the 2019, but the fruit is smooth and all the components come together to form a fine, balanced Pinot Noir with great aging potential.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Founded in 1750 and owned by Bollinger since 1999, this classic Beaune-based house has now fully found its feet and its style. It rivals the best thanks to its precise and pure white and red wines. Vincent Avenel has taken over the reins of the house, succeeding Gilles de Courcel, who was responsible for its revitalization. State-of-the-art winemaking facilities and the expert advice provided until June 2020 by Jean-Pierre Confuron, both in the vineyard and in the winery, explain the clarity of expression of the estate's wide range up to the 2019 vintage, a vintage in which we perceive subtle aging in certain cuvées, a tone below 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.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated 93/100
About wine:
If you have never tasted a good red Beaune, this would be a good place to start, thanks to its fragrant nose of red fruits and flowers, followed by a ripe and smooth palate, where the tannins are already so well integrated that you can almost only taste the fruity character dancing above them. Long and delicate finish. Drink now or keep.