Beaune 1er Cru "Clos des Mouches" Blanc 2018, Domaine Chanson

The best white in this shop and I am not going to pretend otherwise. Clos des Mouches from a great year, and it will still be improving in 2030. SITE At the heart of the Clos des Mouches appellation, Chanson is one of the main owners with a 4.3-hectare plot. A sunny terroir that benefits from an ideal location on the east-facing slopes of Mont Saint-Désiré, bordering the Premiers Crus of Pommard. A 2.2-hectare plot located at the top of the hill is planted with Chardonnay. Hand-harvested, grapes have been directly crushed and fermented in oak casks. The wine was then matured another 14 months in oak barrels (25% new oak).

WINE DESCRIPTION Pale gold colour. The wine shows delicate and clean summer fruit aromas, enhanced by a flinty character and vanilla notes. On the palate, the wine is straightforward and very elegant. It shows purity, freshness and a remarkable length, finishing on citrusy nuances.WINE & FOODTo be paired with; Foie gras, Seafood, Belon oysters, Dublin Bay prawns or an old Comté cheese or Citeaux.AGEING POTENTIALAt its best after 6 to 8 years, and over 10 years for the good vintages.