2022 Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses Vergelesses Rouge Premier Cru

Domaine Chanson has undergone a significant transformation, pivoting from its historical identity as a traditional negociant house to a premier estate-focused producer. Now managing approximately 95 hectares, the domaine is among the most significant landowners in the Cote de Beaune. Under the direction of Vincent Avenel, with head viticulturalist Justine Savoye and cellarmaster Lucy Auger, there is a meticulous emphasis on vineyard health; the estate's core Cote de Beaune holdings achieved full organic certification in 2024. In the cellar, a technical, "infusion-led" philosophy utilizes a state-of-the-art chilling tunnel to preserve varietal purity and acidity. Winemaking is precise and site-specific, typically employing roughly 50% whole-cluster fermentation for reds and conservative new oak (20% for whites, 25-30% for reds).

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Deeply colored. Very ripe but still nicely fresh aromas of black cherry, cassis, violet and a hint of anise lead to super-sleek, vibrant and stony medium weight flavors that possess a lovely texture on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. This will need to develop more to merit the upper end of my projected range. Drink through 2030+.
89-92 points
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