Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi 2020

After a very mild winter, spring arrived with warm temperatures in March which engendered a very quick and sustained growth of the vines. After a very short frost episode early May with no consequence in the vineyards, a mild weather with some rains settled down until end of June. Summer was punctuated in July by several and quite long heat waves. Vineyards with a clay soil were less affected by the low level of rainfalls during spring and by the summer heat. The harvest in Burgundy started around August 20, which was historically early for the region. At Chanson, they started on August 24 under a bright sunshine. 2020 red wines are generous, concentrated and beautifully terroir-driven.

Soil : Limestone with clay Site : The vineyard of "Clos du Roi" is located below "Les Marconnets" on a fold in the hill. This old property of the Dukes of Burgundy was annexed by King Louis XI of France after the death of Charles the Bold. Chanson owns around 3 ha, i.e. 35% of the total climat appelation. 2/3 of the surface owned by Chanson are planted with Pinot Noir.

Bright crimson colour. Intense aromas of ripe red berries (raspberry...) and raspberry liquor mixed with spices. Well-balanced and complex. Deep and generous texture. Refined tannins. Long and refreshing finish. Score : 17/20 Jancis Robinson - 91/100 Vinous

To be enjoyed with red meat grilled or en sauce and French cheeses (Epoisses, Citeaux or goat).