Domaine Chanson Pernand Vergelesses 1er 'En Caradeux' Blanc 2023

Winemaking

Domaine Chanson is a storied Burgundy house with deep roots in Beaune, known for a meticulous, classicist approach to white Burgundy. The domaine prioritizes precision in the cellar and respect for terroir expression, allowing the mineral character and structure of each climat to speak without heavy-handed intervention.

Tasting Notes

This premier cru Chardonnay opens with bright citrus and green apple aromatics, underscored by a subtle minerality that hints at the limestone-rich soils of En Caradeux. On the palate, the wine is beautifully composed—crisp acidity frames white stone fruit and a whisper of hazelnut complexity, with enough structure to suggest real aging potential. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving you with that satisfying dryness that marks serious white Burgundy.

Producer

Domaine Chanson operates across premier and grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, maintaining a traditional approach to viticulture and winemaking that emphasizes quality over volume. The house has built its reputation on site-specific bottlings from individual climats, each reflecting the unique character of its location within Burgundy's fractured landscape.

Terroir

Pernand-Vergelesses sits at the northern edge of the Côte de Beaune, a village appellation that punches above its weight thanks to excellent southeast-facing slopes and deep calcareous soils. The En Caradeux climat in particular benefits from morning sun and limestone bedrock, which lend both richness and the mineral spine that defines this wine. The cooler microclimate here favors elegant, age-worthy Chardonnay over the broader, softer styles found further south.

Food Pairings

This wine is a natural match for delicate seafood—try it alongside poached sole with beurre blanc or seared scallops with lemon and herbs. For something slightly richer, a roasted chicken with tarragon sauce or soft-cheese appetizers like chèvre will draw out the hazelnut undertones. Its crisp acidity also makes it excellent with lighter salads dressed in Dijon vinaigrette and topped with toasted nuts.