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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2025 to 2037.

vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Burghound reviewed 2022201990/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, spice, rose, earth

Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk

Chanson's whole-cluster Beaune monopole, perfumed and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Cîteaux Our pick Cîteaux is a mild, fruity pressed cheese with a pasture taste. A Beaune or Volnay premier cru, medium-bodied with bright acidity and moderate tannin, lets the cheese stay in front.

How to serve Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Feves

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Clos des Feves is Chanson's flagship Beaune premier cru, effectively a monopole.

  1. 1750Maison Chanson founded
  2. 1999Bollinger family acquired the house

Facts

Producer
Maison Chanson · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC)
Oak
Around 14 months in French oak, part new; whole-cluster
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 55 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
6-18 from vintage
First vintage
1750

Frequently asked about Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Feves

What does Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Feves taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Chanson's whole-cluster Beaune monopole, perfumed and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

When should I drink Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Feves?

Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Feves?

Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.

What grapes are in Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Feves?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC).

Tags

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