The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Bressandes has perhaps the purest bouquet of Chanson’s premier crus this year with lifted, perfumed cassis, blackberry and violets scents, and underlying mineralite that should be enhanced with bottle age. The palate is sweet and supple on the entry, fleshy and generous with lush red berry fruit, fine tannins and a sense of assuredness on the finish. Drink now-2024. Importer: Terlato International and Mentzendorff (UK)

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Beaune 1er Cru Bressandes 2011 has a very detailed, refined bouquet with pure wild strawberry, red cherry, freshly tilled soil and leafy aromas – classic in terms of its bouquet…very 2011. The palate is crisp and fresh, with fine tension. There is less weight here than its peers, but good focus and length, with a fine spicy touch on the finish. This is a fine showing from Chanson.