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Domaine Chanson 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses Rouge 1er Cru

Domaine Chanson 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses Rouge 1er Cru

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Chanson #1, the Preuses Grand Cru Chablis is almost SOLD OUT, you can find the last few bottles here in the Store while they last.

And now, we have more Chanson Grand Crus & 1er Crus, whites & reds - all day at 35-40% OFF - back-to-back until they sell out. Very limited - just a few cases of each!!

We won’t crowd the site up with our own tasting notes that have scattered profanity or religious overtones that may be offensive for some readers. Better left to the pros to share the ratings and reviews.

Calling seasoned collectors, or even those of you that are new to Burgundy, stop what you’re doing and ride that checkout button. It will pay off like a hacked slot machine, 777s guaranteed all day.

Burgundy expert Jamie Goode profiles this precious Domaine - owned by Champagne Bollinger - and its hotshot winemaker best: “Chanson was founded in 1750, and still occupies their original home, although they added a new gravity-fed winery in Savigny-lès-Beaune in 2010. They are a Bourgogne negociant doing things the right way. They were purchased by Bollinger in 1999. I visited with celebrated winemaker Jean-Pierre Confuron. ‘I don’t like the term negociant,’ he says because his view is that they behave like a Domaine… ‘My job is to respect the originality of each territory,’ says Confuron… I was impressed by these wines.”

Next up, RED Pernand 1er Cru! Did you know that every town in Burgundy got to affix their TOP vineyard to their name in Napoleonic times? So, what’s once Pernand became Pernand-Vergelesses, what’s once Gevrey became Gevrey-Chambertin, and so forth… Like in Nuits-Saint Georges (yes, you guessed it, where the best vineyard is Les Saint Georges) there are no Grand Crus in Pernand-Vergelesses, but if there ever was a vineyard worthy of being elevated so, it’s Les Vergelesses.

Did we say it’s the #1 vineyard of the town - a 1er Cru UNDER 50 bucks?! - go ahead, back the truck up. But do it fast as this too was a small lot…

92 Points – James Suckling

“A finely textured 2018 with blackberry, blueberry and strawberry aromas. Some chocolate and walnut, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a chocolatey finish. Drink or hold.”

91 Points – Wine Spectator

“This red is all about the lush black cherry, black currant and violet flavors draped over the velvety texture. Sandalwood and spice elements, along with a hint of dark chocolate, join in and linger on the aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2033. 44 cases imported.”

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What the Winery Says 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vergelesses Rouge 1er Cru

Domaine Chanson
Domaine Chanson
Winemaker
Jean-Pierre Confuron
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir
Vintage
2018
Alcohol
13.5%
Appellation
Pernaud-Vergelesses, Côte de Beaune, Côte d’Or, Burgundy, France
Vineyard
Les Vergelesses 1er Cru
Soils
Clay-Limestone
Aging
14-18 months
Barrels
100% French Oak

About the Winery Domaine Chanson

Domaine Chanson Winemaker Jean-Pierre Confuron
Domaine Chanson Winemaker Jean-Pierre Confuron
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