2013 Beaune Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Fèves, Domaine Chanson
Whole bunch winemaking promotes opened aromatics at an early stage, and the intensely floral nose of this year’s Clos des Fèves certainly demonstrates this. On the palate there is no shortage of power and concentration; the rich fruit is matched by plenty of complexity and a typically Beaune tannic structure. This is classy and should age very well indeed.