Chanson Pere & Fils Les Chenevottes 2023 750ml

Product Info

Terroir
“Les Chenevottes” is a Bourgogne Chardonnay sourced from vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise, an area long valued by traditional Burgundy houses for its ability to deliver clarity, freshness, and mineral definition without excess weight. The vineyards sit on gently rolling slopes with predominantly limestone and clay-limestone soils, echoing the geological makeup found further north in the Côte de Beaune, though with a slightly sunnier, more open expression.

The 2023 vintage benefited from a warm but balanced growing season. Adequate sunshine ensured full ripeness, while cool nights preserved acidity and aromatic lift. Importantly, the vines avoided extreme heat stress, allowing Chardonnay to ripen evenly and retain its natural tension. The resulting fruit shows purity and balance rather than overt richness, positioning this wine squarely in the classic, restrained Burgundian idiom.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
Chanson Père & Fils approaches “Les Chenevottes” with a deliberately traditional mindset, prioritizing vineyard expression over winemaking signature. The grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation takes place under controlled conditions to protect freshness and aromatic nuance. A portion of the wine sees aging in older oak barrels, while the remainder is matured in stainless steel. This combination provides subtle textural depth without imparting overt oak flavor. The élevage is designed to support the wine’s mineral backbone and natural acidity rather than add weight or sweetness. Lees contact contributes a quiet creaminess, enhancing mouthfeel while maintaining a clean, precise finish.

Tasting Notes
The 2023 “Les Chenevottes” opens with a fresh, inviting aromatic profile that leans toward restraint rather than exuberance. On the nose, notes of green apple, pear skin, and lemon zest emerge first, followed by softer accents of white peach, acacia blossom, and a faint almond nuance. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle chalky minerality that signals its Burgundian origins.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, linear, and quietly expressive. Flavors of crisp orchard fruit, citrus pith, and stone fruit pit unfold gradually, supported by a bright, well-integrated acidity. There is a gentle creamy texture through the mid-palate — likely from lees contact — but it never overwhelms the wine’s clean, mineral-driven core. Oak presence is minimal, registering more as structure than flavor, allowing the fruit and limestone character to remain front and center.

The finish is clean, refreshing, and subtly savory, lingering with impressions of citrus oil, wet stone, and a faint saline note. Overall, the wine strikes a compelling balance between freshness and texture, offering immediate drinkability with enough depth to reward attentive tasting.

Food Pairing & Service
“Les Chenevottes” is a highly versatile table wine, particularly well suited to dishes that emphasize freshness and balance rather than richness. It pairs beautifully with grilled or poached white fish, shellfish such as shrimp or scallops, and lightly sauced poultry. Cream-based dishes — including chicken with mushrooms or pasta with a subtle cream sauce — work well thanks to the wine’s acidity and restrained texture. It also complements goat cheese, young Comté, or simple vegetable preparations like roasted fennel or asparagus.

Serve slightly chilled, around 48–52°F (9–11°C), in a Burgundy-style white wine glass. While designed for near-term enjoyment, the wine has enough structure and acidity to develop additional nuance over 3–5 years, gaining subtle notes of hazelnut and honeyed citrus with time.