Domaine Chanson

Chassagne Montrachet - Domaine Chanson 2023

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Format: 75 cl

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80,49 €

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Domaine Chanson's Chassagne-Montrachet is a prestigious white wine from Burgundy, France, specifically from the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, renowned for producing some of the best Chardonnay-based white wines in the world. Domaine Chanson is one of Burgundy's historic wineries, founded in 1750, and is recognized for its wines that combine elegance, complexity and longevity, the result of meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar.

Chassagne-Montrachet, located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, is famous for its limestone and clay soils which give the wines a notable minerality and structure, as well as a rich aromatic palette. The microclimate of the area, with cold winters and hot summers, further contributes to the concentration of flavors and acid balance of the wines.

Domaine Chanson's Chassagne-Montrachet stands out for its environmentally friendly approach and for the precision in the selection of the grapes, which come exclusively from plots carefully chosen for their quality. The wine is vinified with the aim of enhancing the varietal characteristics of the Chardonnay and the specific terroir of Chassagne-Montrachet, through the thoughtful use of new wood and careful management of the aging in barrique, which contributes to an aromatic complexity without overpower the freshness and purity of the fruit.

At sight, the wine has a brilliant golden yellow color. On the nose, it offers a wide spectrum of aromas, from notes of white pulp fruit, such as apple and pear, to nuances of citrus, white flowers, vanilla and roasting, with a subtle mineral background. In the mouth, Chassagne-Montrachet reveals extraordinary complexity and depth, with a rich fruit expression balanced by lively acidity and marked minerality leading to a long and persistent finish.

This wine is an excellent choice to accompany refined dishes of fish, shellfish, white meats in creamy sauces and soft cheeses. Its structure and complexity also make it suitable for prolonged aging, which allows it to develop further aromatic and gustatory nuances.

The winery

Domaine Chanson (Chanson Père & Fils) – Winery in Borgogna (Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise)

Discover the story and wines of Domaine Chanson (Chanson Père & Fils).

A Burgundian house based in Beaune, active since 1750, combining estate bottling with négociant activity. It owns vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise and focuses on expressing the terroir and on responsible viticultural practices.

Region: Borgogna (Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise)

Country: Francia

Founded: 1750

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté

Maison founded in 1750 in Beaune. Owned by the group affiliated with Bollinger since 1999. Total declared vineyard area: 88 hectares and 25 ha in Beaune Premier Cru. Sustainability-oriented agricultural practices: cessation of herbicide use in 2015 and HVE certification; conversion to organic farming initiated in 2021, with the first certified harvest in 2024. A winemaking philosophy focused on expressing the terroir, with moderate use of oak and vinification that prioritizes aromatic purity.

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Winery history

Founded in 1750 in Beaune, Chanson is one of Burgundy's oldest maisons. In 1999 the estate became part of the family group associated with Bollinger, which supported the modernization of the vineyards and the winery. In recent years the estate has expanded its vineyard holdings and has begun converting to organic practices, with the first certified harvest recorded in 2024.

Production philosophy

The approach prioritizes fidelity to the terroir: care for the 'climats', vineyard interventions to promote biodiversity, and winemaking that lets fragrance and finesse emerge. Vineyard work is focused on sustainability, with a moderate use of oak in the cellar to preserve aromatic purity and balance.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in the heart of Burgundy, the estate manages vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise; the villages and parcels mentioned include Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, as well as parcels in Mercurey and Rully in the Côte Chalonnaise.

Awards and recognitions

Recognitions and certifications cited online: High Environmental Value certification for environmental practices; professional mentions for the oenological team.