"This wine comes from a vineyard that is wholly owned by Chanson. It is juicy, ripe while having a great, straight line of acidity. The red-berry fruits are still developing and coming through the firm, smoky dark tannins. The wine, with its spicy aftertaste, will be ready to drink from 2020."
94 Points Wine Enthusiast
"This is lively, delivering spice elements that blend with cherry, strawberry and currant fruit notes. Though delicate...
Wine Description
The Story
Clos de Feves is a Chanson "monopole" located in the very heart of the first Growths vineyards of Beaune. The vineyard, covering 9.4 acres, is located on a mid slope, and was already known in the 14th century under the latin word "Fae." It makes a complete, rounded wine, less tannic than Beaune Bressandes, for example
Vintage 2013
HARVEST REPORT 2013 RED BURGUNDY
As far as weather was concerned, 2013 was not your typical year. It was at times cool, then hot with severe storms, followed by heavy rains hailstorms and then dry times with some occasional warm periods. It is a vintage that growers are calling the ultimate terroir vintage. Whenever you have a vintage that is not over ripe or alcoholic, or under ripe and very acid, the terroir can show through. This is not ...