{"product_id":"domaine-chanson-bastion-beaune-premier-cru-rouge-2018","title":"Domaine Chanson Beaune Premier Cru Bastion Rouge 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaison Chanson, founded in 1750, has long combined négociant operations with estate holdings across Burgundy. Over centuries, it built reputation for sourcing prime vineyards as well as owning premier plots itself. As Chanson expanded its domaine arm (Chanson Père \u0026amp; Fils), it committed to renewing vine stocks, improving viticulture, and modernizing its cellars—seeking wines that marry tradition with expressive terroir. Bastion is one of Chanson’s top Beaune premier cru reds, reflecting its confidence in Côte de Beaune terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine is produced by Chanson Père \u0026amp; Fils, Chanson’s Burgundy division. The winemaking team directs vineyard decisions (pruning, thinning, harvest timing), sorting, fermentation, blending and barrel aging. Their philosophy is restraint: minimal intervention to allow purity of fruit and soil, with extraction calibrated to avoid harshness. The cellar attention includes gentle cap management, precise temperature control, and maturation planning to reveal complexity without over-oaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Bastion plot is a premier cru climat in Beaune, planted to Pinot Noir. Its soils are a mix of clay and limestone, with good drainage and mid-slope exposure—ideal for Burgundian reds. The microclimate benefits from Burgundy’s continental influence: warm days encourage ripening; cooler nights preserve acidity and freshness. The location benefits from air circulation off surrounding slopes, reducing disease pressure and aiding balanced ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter hand harvest and sorting, grapes undergo destemming (or partial whole cluster) and fermentation in small vats with moderate cap work. Temperature is controlled to preserve aromatics while allowing phenolic extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel or tank. The wine is matured 14–18 months in French oak barrels, with a portion (roughly 25-35 %) new oak, the rest used barrels, to integrate structure without dominating the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBright ruby red. On the nose: aromas of black cherry, raspberry, red plum, violet, soft spice and subtle forest floor. On the palate: silky texture, red and black fruit flavors, fine-grained tannins, refreshing acidity, some underlying minerality and touch of oak spice. The finish lingers with red fruit echoes and gentle spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExcellent with roast duck, game birds, lamb, pork loin with herbs, mushroom dishes, herbaceous sauces, and aged cheeses. Also goes well with dishes combining mushrooms or truffles, or rich poultry in reduction sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–17 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a large Burgundy Pinot Noir glass. Decant 20–30 minutes (or more if the wine was recently stored) to allow aromas to open and tannins to soften. Pour gently to avoid disturbing sediment after aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith proper cellaring (12–14 °C, stable humidity and darkness), this wine should develop gracefully over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 to 12 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, gaining tertiary notes of earth, leather, dried berries, and forest floor, while maintaining balance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100 % Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e~ 13.5 %\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922274009302,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/DomaineChansonBeaunePremierCruBastionRouge.png?v=1773668085","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/domaine-chanson-bastion-beaune-premier-cru-rouge-2018","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}