90pt Wine Spectator Bourgogne Rouge Under $20

Chanson Bourgogne Rouge 2019

Rated 90 Points by the Wine Spectator @ $25

Varmax Price - $18.99

Domaine Chanson is one of the great historic producers in Burgundy. Founded in 1750, they are 1 of only 6 producers in the region still remaining from the 18th century and earlier. Most critical to today, Chanson was purchased in 1999 and has been dramatically restored to once again become one of Burgundy’s top estates. Chanson has extensive holdings of over 111 acres of exclusively Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in the heart of Burgundy. This includes 62 acres of Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, making them one of the leading Premier Cru specialists in the appellation. They produce approximately 17,000 cases of domaine wine per year from their vineyards by farming organically, and harvesting all grapes and vinifying all wines, even for contracted vineyards.

Chanson is notably obsessed with maintaining top quality across its entire range. The regional and village wines are produced with the same precision and care as the Premier and Grand Crus, and are also artisanal in production. Chanson today occupies a unique position in offering outstanding and authentic wines from a range of both top and up-and-coming terroirs across Burgundy.

Today we feature Chanson's entry-level Red offering. The grapes for Domaine Chanson’s Bourgogne Rouge are sourced exclusively from select estate-owned vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, as well as several terroirs located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune. A brand new release, and one of the first 2019 reds that we've tasted, this wine showcases the bottled excitement that surrounds the potentially classic 2019 vintage in Burgundy. Yields were low due to damage from some late frosts in April followed by intense summer heat, but the grapes that survived have created wines that have loads of potential. Reports indicate that the reds are complex, richly fruit-forward and refined with the best having lots of cellaring potential. 

This Bourgogne Pinot Noir is vinified 100% whole cluster to extract deeper color and enhance the structure and complexity of the wine. 

Tasting note from the winery - "Bright red color. Scents of violet mixed with intense aromas of ripe black cherries and spices. Complex and well structured. Very pure fruit. Deep and tight texture. Elegant tannins. Long and generous aftertaste."

Rated 90 Points by the Wine Spectator - "A pretty red, this boasts violet, black currant, raspberry and earth aromas and flavors. Vibrant and well defined, with a lingering, chalky finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,500 cases imported."

This is a super “everyday” Burgundy, ideal with braised and roasted meats, as well as meat-sauced pastas.

Cheers!

Tracy Maxon

tracy@varmax.com