Les Chardonnereux
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and energetic acidity are at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, earthy mushroom risotto, seared duck breast
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the high-altitude, wind-swept slopes of Saint-Romain in Burgundy, 'Les Chardonnereux' showcases Frédéric Cossard's masterful touch with natural winemaking. The name of the lieu-dit, 'Les Chardonnereux,' evokes the wild thistles and goldfinches that populate this rugged, limestone-rich terroir. In this cooler microclimate, Pinot Noir develops a remarkable tension, bright acidity, and a distinct mineral core. Cossard coaxes out the pure essence of this terroir through non-interventionist methods: whole-cluster fermentation using indigenous yeasts, long and gentle macerations without sulfur, and aging in neutral vessels. The resulting red wine is incredibly vibrant, energetic, and alive, offering a rustic yet highly elegant expression of Burgundy that eschews modern standardization in favor of raw, authentic character.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1996 by Frédéric Cossard, a pioneer of natural winemaking, Domaine de Chassorney is nestled in the historic village of Saint-Romain within Burgundy, France. Operating both his estate and an acclaimed négociant label under his own name, Cossard is celebrated for his uncompromising commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. In the cellar, he practices a strict non-interventionist philosophy, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling entirely without added sulfur. This expressive approach utilizes diverse vessels, including traditional oak, concrete eggs, and Georgian qvevris, to craft remarkably pure, vibrant expressions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Ploussard.