# Beaune Les Bressandes Premier Cru (2021)

- **Producer:** Maison Du Chancelier
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, rose, violet, earth, mushroom, forest floor

## About this wine

Beaune Les Bressandes Premier Cru from Maison Du Chancelier is a 2021 vintage Pinot Noir from the esteemed Beaune Premier Cru appellation in Burgundy, France. The estate, founded by Elsa and Cédric Ehrhart, is situated in a historic Beaune building and is committed to certified organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The 2021 vintage was notably challenging due to spring frosts and adverse weather, resulting in low yields but wines characterized by classic freshness, elegance, and a strong expression of terroir. The Premier Cru climat Les Bressandes, located on the upper slopes of the Montagne de Beaune, features shallow, stony clay-limestone soils that contribute to the wine's distinct character.

## Interesting facts

- The estate is housed in an 18th-century building with historical connections to Nicolas Rolin, founder of the Hospices de Beaune.
- Maison Du Chancelier is certified organic, emphasizing minimal intervention in their winemaking.
- The 2021 vintage faced significant challenges due to spring frosts, leading to low yields but concentrated wines.
- The Premier Cru vineyard 'Les Bressandes' is located on the upper slopes of the Montagne de Beaune.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and bright acidity cut through richer dishes, while its subtle tannins complement protein. Earthy notes in the wine harmonize with mushrooms and game, and its fruit profile can stand up to moderate sauces.

## Wine making process

Maison Du Chancelier employs a philosophy of minimal intervention, starting with certified organic grapes harvested by hand and meticulously selected. Vinification often occurs without added sulfur, utilizing natural yeasts. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months on its lees in large-format oak barrels (400-500 liters), a technique chosen to impart subtle oak influence while preserving the wine's primary fruit characteristics and terroir expression. The estate's modern, gravity-fed winery is designed to handle the grapes with utmost gentleness throughout the process.