{"product_id":"chanson-pere-fils-clos-des-mouches-domaine-beaune","title":"Chanson Père \u0026 Fils 2023 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClos des Mouches is one of Beaune’s great vineyards, a sunny, south-east-facing slope at the southern end of the Beaune vineyards, on a spur pointing toward Pommard. The name means “the bees,” not “the flies,” an old local name for the hives that once worked this hillside. Chanson is one of its largest owners, with 4.5 hectares, of which about 2 to 2.5 hectares are planted with Pinot Noir on limestone subsoil covered with clay, and the rest to Chardonnay for the Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Chanson was founded in 1750 and is one of only six producers in Burgundy still operating from the 18th century. For the Clos des Mouches Rouge, the grapes are fermented, and the wine is aged on fine lees in French oak barrels, 25% new, ranging from one to six years old, and bottled according to the lunar calendar. The domaine describes the result as “a wine of place: intense, spicy, and complex, with the tight texture and long finish that define a benchmark red Beaune,” from south-east exposure and “lean, structured soils” that give “characteristic depth, tight texture, and spicy, fruit-driven character.” The 2023 is 100% Pinot Noir at 12.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe domaine’s tasting note: “Ruby. Intense aromas of crushed strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with a hint of spice. Complex and well-balanced on the palate, with a tight texture and a long, spicy finish.” James Suckling scored it 94 points (June 2025): “Delicate aromas of cherries, dried strawberries, cured meat, blood oranges and flowers. The palate is soft and focused, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. There’s lovely tension and a mineral edge, with a great balance of fruity and savory flavors. Drink or hold.” A 93-point review cited by the producer (publication not shown) adds: “On the palate, the wine is textured and precise, revealing subtle notes of iodine and white pepper. This wine has much to reveal.” For house-style context, Wine Spectator scored the 2022 93 and recommended it from 2028 through 2042: “infused with ripe cherry, raspberry, sandalwood and mineral flavors, this delineated red exhibits tension and a line of firm tannins.” Wine-Searcher’s average across 99 critic reviews and vintages is 91 out of 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a more savory and structured Beaune than the village-level wines, an excellent step up from the Chanson Teurons and Marconnets in your range. Give it a few years, or decant for an hour if you open it young, and pair it with duck, game birds, roast veal, and mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChanson Père \u0026amp; Fils 2023 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge is produced by Domaine Chanson in Beaune, Burgundy, France (founded 1750), from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the Clos des Mouches Premier Cru (the domaine holds 4.5 ha in total, about 2-2.5 ha of Pinot Noir), on limestone and clay with a south-east exposure. Aged on fine lees in French oak barrels (25% new, one to six years old) and bottled according to the lunar calendar. 12.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points (June 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Delicate aromas of cherries, dried strawberries, cured meat, blood oranges and flowers. The palate is soft and focused, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. There’s lovely tension and a mineral edge, with a great balance of fruity and savory flavors. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose is shy, showing focused aromas of rose and firm stony minerality, with wild strawberry gently emerging. On the palate, the wine is textured and precise, revealing subtle notes of iodine and white pepper. This wine has much to reveal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 93 Points (2022 vintage; house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Infused with ripe cherry, raspberry, sandalwood and mineral flavors, this delineated red exhibits tension and a line of firm tannins. Balanced and long, with a vein of iron complementing the fruit on the finish. Best from 2028 through 2042.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Chanson (tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ruby. Intense aromas of crushed strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with a hint of spice. Complex and well-balanced on the palate, with a tight texture and a long, spicy finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuby. Crushed strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, with dried strawberry, blood orange, flowers, and a hint of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft, focused, and tightly textured, with fine-grained tannin, bright acidity, a mineral edge, and a balance of fruity and savory flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and spicy, with iodine and white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeaune 1er Cru “Clos des Mouches,” Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Chanson (founded 1750)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClos des Mouches — south-east exposure; limestone and clay; Chanson holds 4.5 ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn fine lees in French oak (25% new, 1–6 years old); bottled by the lunar calendar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 94 · a 93-point review cited by the producer · Wine-Searcher average 91 (all vintages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA tight, spicy, savory-and-fruity benchmark red Beaune Premier Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blood orange, flowers, iodine, white pepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck, goose, and game birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast veal and beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉpoisses and soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for an hour if opened young; serve at about 60-62°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18084979333,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chanson_P_re_Fils_2023_Beaune_1er_Cru_Clos_des_Mouches_Rouge_750mll.jpg?v=1793927148","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chanson-pere-fils-clos-des-mouches-domaine-beaune","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}