Les Genevrieres
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–8 years of the vintage to appreciate its vibrant, natural fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled pork chops
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the legendary natural winemaker Frédéric Cossard, 'Les Genevrières' is a remarkably pure expression of Burgundy Pinot Noir. The name of the parcel, 'Les Genevrières,' nods to the wild juniper bushes (genévriers) that historically bordered these vineyards, hinting at the rustic, herbal complexity found in the glass. Cossard approaches this cuvée with his signature non-interventionist philosophy: utilizing whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, avoiding any pumping or filtration, and bottling entirely without added sulfur. The result is a vibrant, living wine that captures the raw energy of the terroir, showcasing bright red berry fruit, earthy undertones, and a silky, ethereal texture that defines Cossard's highly sought-after style.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir