Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Clos des Feves Premier Cru Monopole 2015

Professional Ratings

• 95 Wine Spectator
  The cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit leans toward the exotic side in this complex, dense red. Black olive, violet, toasty oak spice and graphite accents add interest and the finish is long and muscular. Built for the long haul. Best from 2020 through 2036.
• 94 Jeb Dunnuck
  From a monopole vineyard, the 2015 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Fèves is a structured, moderately tannic effort that’s going to benefit from cellaring. Flowers, black cherries, violets, and smoked earth all emerge from this medium-bodied 2015 that has a ripe, layered, beautifully pure profile. The tannins come out more on the palate, but they’re covered by plenty of sweet 2015 fruit at present. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade. Like all the Pinots Noirs from Chanson, this cuvée wasn’t destemmed and spent 17 months in barrel.
• 94 Wine Enthusiast
  This is a generous wine, although one that will need some serious aging. It is rich in tannins and powered by a firm structure. The fruit offers the weight to counter the tannins. It just needs time. Drink from 2024.
• 94 James Suckling

  Lovely black cherry and floral notes here. But also shows serious concentration and tannic power, all very well harnessed. Moderate acidity.