{"product_id":"domaine-chanson-pernand-vergelesses-premier-cru-caradeux-2023-burgundy-france","title":"Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru \"Caradeux\" 2023 (Cote de Beaune Burgundy, France) - [JS 93] [BH 92] [WS 92] [VM 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine 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, best signified in 2017 by 3 of their wines earning “wine of the year” plaudits from the most renowned wine critic in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eChanson 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eRequiring diligent viticulture and perfect ripeness, they vinify all whites and reds 100% whole cluster at their state of the art facility on the outskirts of Beaune. They use Champagne-style fractional pressing to gently extract the juice, and then age wines in barrel, with no more than 30% new oak for the reds and 20% new oak for the whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eAging takes place in the Bastion they own, 1 of the 5 massive towers from the 15th century fortifications that encircle the heart of medieval Beaune. Remarkably, Chanson acquired the Bastion just after the French Revolution. The thickness of the Bastion’s walls (an astonishing 24 feet thick at the base) ensure a constant temperature and level of humidity. The red wines are stored for 18-24 months in oak barrels in the vaulted cellars of the first 3 levels, each one dedicated to a separate vintage. On the 4th level, a huge circular cellar with a gigantic radial structure supported by chestnut beams shelters the white wines during fermentation, vinification and ageing in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eChanson’s wines are defined by lifted and exotic aromas, a supple texture, and rich, dense fruit without heaviness. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1.8-hectare vineyard is ideally located on the mid-slope close to the hill of Corton-Charlemagne, sharing the same soil structure and elevation as its famous neighbor. The only difference is the east exposure of \"En Caradeux,\" which gives this plot its own exceptional terroir and unique mineral characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale colour. Refreshing aromas of grapefruit mixed with pale fleshed fruit on a hint of minerality true to the appellation. Bright attack with salty tinges. Complex with a tight texture. Long and precise aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opulent and generous aromas of lemon confit, fresh pineapple, butter cookies and creme brulee. The palate is dense, textural and balanced, with lovely flavors of fruit and toast and underlying freshness. Excellent value. Drink or hold.\" (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Burghound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An even more floral-suffused nose reflects slightly candied aromas of pear and apple compote, passion fruit and a hint of anise. The full-bodied and generously proportioned flavors possess good punch and a subtle minerality that adds a bit of lift to the succulent, round and sneaky long finish that already offers fine depth. This is a bit youthfully awkward today but my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt that it will better harmonize once it's bottled. Drink starting 2027.\" (Jun 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A distinctive lemon theme courses though this supple white, revealing viscosity aligned with lively acidity. Peach and apricot notes, plus hints of wild herbs, add depth as this builds on the long aftertaste. Drink now through 2032.\" -Bruce Sanderson (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc En Caradeux 1er Cru has a powerful nose that does not hold back: peach, wild honey, traces of mango and patisserie. The palate is rounded on the entry with plenty of body and a pleasing texture, although those familiar with the potential of this Premier Cru might miss some complexity and minéralité on the finish. Nevertheless, there is a pleasant tang of lemongrass on the aftertaste, and it should drink well for five or six years. (Drink between 2025-2032)\" -Neal Martin (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53768264352109,"sku":null,"price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/domaine-chanson-pernand-vergelesses-1er-cru-en-caradeux-packshot-3404.png?v=1787180652","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/domaine-chanson-pernand-vergelesses-premier-cru-caradeux-2023-burgundy-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}