Winemaker Notes
Deep red, dark crimson-ruby hue. The nose is dominated by aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, cherry stone and ripe plum. It develops wild, almost feline, characteristics over time. Bottle age lends it notes of leather, chocolate and pepper. This wine requires time in order to reach its full potential and reveal its round texture and strong, virile structure. A remarkably rich wine. Les Chanlins certainly has its feet firmly rooted in Pommard!
This fine example of a Côte-de-Beaune works perfectly with wild meats thanks to its dense, well-structured tannins. Braised and roast wildfowl and game are the ideal choice for this Pommard. A fillet of beef or a lamb or poultry stew hold their own against the wine’s firm texture, dense tannins and concentrated aromas. Enjoy served with mature, strong-flavoured cheeses such as Epoisses, Langres and Soumaintrain.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
The Chanlins is an elegant beauty, with a brooding bouquet of red cherry, wild cassis, woodsmoke and rich soil which leads into a deep, youthful and full-bodied palate with bright acids and great focus through the long and ripely tannic finish. Drinking Window 2026 - 2060
Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”
