Les Genevrieres Qvevris
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
creamy mushroom risotto, roasted poultry, grilled lobster
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the legendary natural winemaking pioneer Frédéric Cossard, 'Les Genevrières' Qvevris represents a fascinating dialogue between Burgundian terroir and ancient Georgian winemaking traditions. The grapes are sourced from the esteemed 'Les Genevrières' climat—a site historically named for the wild juniper bushes that once dotted the landscape. In the cellar, Cossard eschews traditional oak barrels in favor of Georgian qvevris (clay amphorae). The wine undergoes fermentation and extended aging in these clay vessels, entirely without added sulfur or temperature control. This ancient method allows for a slow, natural micro-oxygenation that preserves the crystalline purity of the fruit while imparting a remarkable, texturally complex, and deeply mineral character that redefines classic Burgundy.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1996 by Frédéric Cossard in Saint-Romain, Domaine de Chassorney and the namesake Frédéric Cossard label have emerged as touchstones of Burgundy's natural wine movement. Committed to uncompromising minimal intervention, Cossard practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, vinifying with indigenous yeasts and eschewing fining, filtration, and added sulfur. The estate is distinguished by its innovative aging vessels, balancing seasoned oak barrels with Georgian clay qvevris to preserve absolute varietal purity and terroir transparency. Celebrated for exceptional cuvées across Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the Jura, the domaine crafts radiant expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay such as Bedeau and Bigotes, alongside sought-after amphora-aged and experimental bottlings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay