Domaine Chanson Côte de Beaune Villages Rouge 2019

Winery Background and History

Maison Chanson was founded in 1750 in Beaune and over the centuries developed both as a négociant and a domain spanning many communes of the Côte d’Or. Its domaine arm, Chanson Père & Fils, oversees its estate holdings and works to express local terroirs through careful viticulture, sorting, and modern cellar techniques while preserving Burgundian tradition.

Producer and Wine Maker

This wine is produced by Chanson Père & Fils. The winemaking team sources grapes from several villages in the Côte de Beaune (such as Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses, Ladoix) to make this Villages blend. They apply sorting, controlled fermentation, and oak aging regimes to balance fruit purity with structure.

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Plots are selected from multiple villages within the Côte de Beaune, yielding a mosaic of clay-limestone soils typical of the appellation. The exposure and slope vary but generally face east to southeast. Burgundy’s continental climate—warm days, cool nights, potential vintage variation—shapes the wine’s balance of ripeness and freshness.

Vinification & Aging Methods

Grapes are destemmed and fermented in vats with temperature control. Extraction is moderate to avoid harsh tannins. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel or tank. The wine is aged in French oak (combination of new and used barrels) for approximately 12–18 months to integrate structure and maintain finesse.

Tasting notes

Bright ruby colour. Aromas of violet, raspberry, red cherry with a hint of vanilla. The palate is dense and generous, well-structured, with elegant tannins, a subtle oak note, and a lingering finish of red fruit and spice.

Food & Wine Pairing

Pairs well with roasted poultry, lamb, pork with herbs, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and medium cheeses. It is versatile with grilled meats or stews.

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve at 15-17 °C. Use a medium Burgundy red wine glass. Decant for 20–30 minutes to open aromas and soften texture. Pour gently to avoid disturbing any sediment.

Storage and Aging Potential

With good cellar conditions (12-14 °C, stable humidity, darkness), this wine should evolve gracefully for 6 to 10 years, developing tertiary notes such as earth, dried fruit or forest floor while retaining freshness.

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100 % Pinot Noir

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

≈ 13 %