Chanson : Beaune 1er cru "Clos des Mouches" Domaine 2020

This expressive, solidly built red is hallmarked by floral, sandalwood and spice aromas, with flavors of cherry and plum. Despite the dense tannins, this is balanced and long. Best from 2024 through 2042. 40 cases imported.

Expressive red and black fruit with a hint of menthol on the nose. The texture is firm and fairly tannic, but there is enough extract and freshness to ensure this lingers pleasantly. Chanson is the second biggest owner here, after Drouhin. They have 2ha of Pinot, planted in 1965 and 1972 in fairly light soils near the border with Pommard. The grapes were picked ripe and partially destemmed before fermenting with a gentle extraction.

Lovely texture, an already charming nose of gentle Beaune-style spices (a touch of vine shoot), beautiful oak, very successful.

This wine opens with a very floral nose of violet and geranium that intertwines with a subtle vein of crème de cassis, creating an intriguing nose. On the palate, flavors of Gala apple and violet persist through the midpalate, underpinned with its floral bed. Pair with roasted pork chops with fruit-based sauces to gently reveal this wine's complexity.