Exploring the 2023 Burgundy Tasting Notes: Highlights from Côte de Beaune—Beaune

By | 1 February 2025

2023 Burgundy tasting notes: Côte de Beaune—Beaune

Sarah Marsh MW provides insights into the 2023 vintage from Beaune, focusing on notable producers and their offerings.

Albert Bichot

Albert Bichot operates six estates along with a négociant business, sourcing grapes from around 50 hectares. Although the pH levels were elevated, with the Chambolle Chabiot reaching 3.7, wine expert Cyrille Jacquelin assures that the finish remains fresh and pleasant. The team is particularly pleased with the smooth and ripe tannins that made the harvest of Pinot Noir rewarding.

Bourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay Secret de Famille

This Chardonnay, derived from multiple Côte de Beaune parcels, has an energetic palate characterized by vibrant, lemony fruit and a slight sherbet finish. The use of 60% stainless steel helps to produce an appealing, fresh wine set to mature between 2025 and 2027.

Fixin

This wine boasts a robust black-berry fruit aroma. On the palate, it provides a sturdy texture, balanced by a rich, dark sweetness from the fruit. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2028.

Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Chabiots

Notably exotic with a plush texture, this wine features a floral aroma reminiscent of rose petals, making it lush and enticing. It should reach its peak from 2026 to 2030.

Savigny-lès-Beaune

This appealing wine presents a light-bodied profile with a refreshing burst of red-fruit flavors. It is elegantly balanced, concluding with a slight crunch from the tannins. It’s recommended to enjoy it from 2025 to 2027.

Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils

Frédéric Weber, the technical director, describes 2023 as a vintage that, while not "great," delivers classic characteristics with strong but balanced ripeness and fresh acidity. The winery is set to open a new facility at Château de Puligny, enhancing its vineyard focus. Harvesting began compactly between September 1-10, with productive vineyard management translating into an average of 40hl/ha for Chardonnay.

Weber addressed the unique conditions of the Chardonnay vintage, indicating that grapes maintained acidity and balanced ripeness despite potential challenges from weather conditions. The vinification process varied by parcel to capture the distinctive characteristics of the vintage.

Notable Whites from Domaine Bouchard

  • Beaune du Château Premier Cru: Offers generous lemony aromas and a textured mouthfeel, promising development from late 2026 to 2035.
  • Meursault Premier Cru Genevrières: A blend resulting from hail damage, this wine exhibits floral notes and a mineral finish, expected to evolve nicely until 2040.

Domaine Chanson

Manager Justine Savoye commented on the balanced conditions of the 2023 vintage following several weather variations. Despite some hail damage, the wines from this estate display freshness, fruitiness, and smooth tannins. The whites are juicy, with well-structured profiles, while the reds exhibit remarkable freshness.

Highlighted Wines

  • Beaune Premier Cru Les Bressandes: Noted for its white-flower aroma and good acidity, showing potential until 2035.
  • Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches: Characterized by its blend of fruity flavors and mineral depth, this wine is set to impress until 2034.

Overall, the 2023 Burgundy vintage from Côte de Beaune showcases a range of wines that balance freshness and ripeness, exhibiting the unique terroir of the region.

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