Le Bastion Beaune 1er Cru Blanc 2019, Domaine Chanson

White Beaune premier cru, which almost nobody thinks to ask for. That is exactly why I stock it. Terroir & vintage report - It is in the Bastion cellars that Chanson produces the estate's Premiers Crus. This unique cuvée brings together different plots selected from the estate's Premiers Crus located on the Beaune hillside. After a mild winter, spring took over with marked temperature variations and abundant rain. The result: a lot of millerandage (small berries). Following this, summer was marked by several heatwaves punctuated by a few thunderstorms that brought a little water. WINEMAKING & MATURATION - The harvest began in mid-September under radiant sunshine. After whole-bunch fermentation, the wines are aged in barrels for a period of 14 to 18 months in our 15th-century Bastion with a moderate proportion of new barrels. WINE DESCRIPTION - Pale gold. Floral fragrances with notes of white-fleshed fruits and toasted bread blended with spices. Complex and elegant. Beautiful aromatic expression and long-lasting aroma. WINE & FOOD - Shellfish, fish, white meats and certain regional goat cheeses. AGEING POTENTIAL - At its best after 3 to 5 years and 7 to 9 years for the good vintages.