{"title":"Domaine Besancenot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix generations of Burgundy, rooted in the heart of Beaune. Since 1850, the Besancenot family has cultivated some of the Côte de Beaune's most historic vineyards, building a remarkable portfolio of seven Beaune Premier Crus. Among them is Les Cent Vignes, where the family is the largest landowner, farming 3.4 hectares of this celebrated vineyard. Today, Domaine Besancenot continues that legacy with beautifully expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, offering an intimate portrait of Beaune's extraordinary terroirs through the craftsmanship of an independent family domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-domaine-besancenot-beaune-les-mariages","title":"2025 Domaine Besancenot Beaune \"Les Mariages\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Besancenot has farmed vines in Beaune since 1850, now in its sixth generation as a family estate. Based on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Nicolas in the heart of Beaune, the domaine holds parcels across a dozen appellations, with a particular concentration of Beaune premier cru sites on the north side of the town's hillside. The vineyards are farmed under a Reasoned Agriculture approach certified HVE Level 4, France's highest environmental certification tier, and every cuvée is bottled under DIAM cork to guard against cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Mariages takes its name from the wedding parties that once strolled through this part of the village after the banquet, a digestive walk shared by the various couples celebrating that day. The 55-are village parcel sits at the foot of the hillside north of Beaune on clay-limestone soil. After a ten-month elevage in oak barrel, the wine shows the lighter, more immediately appealing side of Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA village-level Beaune named for a charming local wedding tradition, light on its feet and built for early drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, fruit-forward aromatics with real finesse and a touch of feminine elegance, as the estate itself describes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense aromatic complexity for a village wine, layering red fruit with warm spice notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gentler ten-month oak aging keeps the wine approachable without sacrificing structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVE Level 4-certified vineyard farming from a family that has worked Beaune's hillsides since 1850.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to drink now, with a comfortable 9-10 year window ahead of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 61-66°F, the estate's own recommended range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting required for immediate enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with stuffed quail, roast guinea fowl, or a filet mignon wrapped in puff pastry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607449518134,"sku":"SOMM2609D-DBB24LMA-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024DomaineBesancenotBeauneLesMariages.png?v=1788476775"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-besancenot-beaune-1er-cru-toussaints","title":"2022 Domaine Besancenot Beaune 1er Cru \"Toussaints\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Besancenot has farmed vines in Beaune since 1850, now in its sixth generation as a family estate. Based on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Nicolas in the heart of Beaune, the domaine holds parcels across a dozen appellations, with a particular concentration of Beaune premier cru sites on the north side of the town's hillside. The vineyards are farmed under a Reasoned Agriculture approach certified HVE Level 4, France's highest environmental certification tier, and every cuvée is bottled under DIAM cork to guard against cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeaune Toussaints 1er Cru comes from a 55-are parcel on the north side of Beaune's hillside, on the same clay-limestone soils that define the domaine's premier cru sites. Farmed under the same Reasoned Agriculture and HVE Level 4 certification and bottled under DIAM cork, it follows an extended oak-aging regimen typical of the estate's other premier crus, built for structure and a long life in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA north-side Beaune premier cru from a producer that has worked this exact hillside since 1850.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinot Noir at its most structured, with the firm tannins and depth typical of Beaune's premier cru sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on the same clay-limestone terroir that defines the domaine's Cent Vignes and Clos du Roi bottlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extended barrel-aging regimen typical of the estate's premier crus lends real backbone and aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVE Level 4-certified farming, the highest tier of France's environmental certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA long aging window rewards patience, though it drinks beautifully with a touch of air today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 61-66°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 30-60 minutes if opening young.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with grilled red meats, duck breast, coq au vin, or a well-aged, hard cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607449649206,"sku":"SOMM2609D-DBB22TOU-750","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022DomaineBesancenotBeaune1erCruToussaints.png?v=1788477245"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-besancenot-beaune-1er-cru-cent-vignes","title":"2022 Domaine Besancenot Beaune 1er Cru \"Cent Vignes\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Besancenot has farmed vines in Beaune since 1850, now in its sixth generation as a family estate. Based on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Nicolas in the heart of Beaune, the domaine holds parcels across a dozen appellations, with a particular concentration of Beaune premier cru sites on the north side of the town's hillside. The vineyards are farmed under a Reasoned Agriculture approach certified HVE Level 4, France's highest environmental certification tier, and every cuvée is bottled under DIAM cork to guard against cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine is the largest single owner in the Cent Vignes appellation, farming 3.5 hectares of a total 3 planted on clay soil topped with silt, just north of Beaune at the foot of the hillside. The Pinot Noir spends 22 months in oak barrel, a long elevage that builds the wine's notable length and roundness while keeping its fruit intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe domaine's flagship premier cru, farmed as the largest single owner in the Cent Vignes appellation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas of small red fruit and licorice open into a supple, round palate with real length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep fruit character balanced by finesse and a soft, generous texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full 22 months in oak barrel builds structure without weighing down the wine's natural roundness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVE Level 4-certified vineyard farming and DIAM cork closures on every bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal starting around its fourth year, with an aging potential beyond 15 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 61-66°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 30-60 minutes if drinking in its first few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with duck breast in a cherry-peppercorn sauce, coq au vin, or leg of lamb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/domaine-besancenot\" title=\"Domaine Besancenot Beaune Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Domaine Besancenot Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/cbe4e4e2-6cdb-4a36-a03d-4af5d060530a.png?v=1791102706\" alt=\"Domaine Besancenot\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607449681974,"sku":"SOMM2609D-DBB22CVI-750","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022DomaineBesancenotBeaune1erCruCentVignes.png?v=1788476993"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-besancenot-beaune-1er-cru-clos-du-roi","title":"2023 Domaine Besancenot Beaune 1er Cru \"Clos du Roi\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-4 md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flow-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col flex-1 min-w-0 gap-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col flex-1 min-w-0 gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/final-text flex flex-col min-w-0 gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"break-words min-w-0 flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn Burgundy, a great name is rarely accidental. Beaune’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos du Roi\u003c\/strong\u003e—“the King’s Clos”—carries a particularly vivid historical charge: the vineyard was associated with the Dukes of Burgundy until the death of Charles the Bold in 1477 gave King Louis XI the opportunity to annex it for the French crown. Nearly five centuries later, on October 14, 1943, Clos du Roi was formally recognized among Beaune’s Premier Cru climats. Today it remains a small, roughly 13-hectare site on Beaune’s northern flank, prized for wines of aromatic refinement and mineral poise rather than raw power. Its roster of bottlers includes benchmark names like Tollot-Beaut, Chanson, and Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils, but Domaine Besancenot offers a far rarer, grower-scale view: the family farms just 0.42 hectares—barely more than an acre—of this royal vineyard.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBesancenot has been rooted in Beaune since 1850, now six generations deep, with an unusually intimate command of the town’s best Premier Cru geography. Their 2023 Clos du Roi is a beautiful expression of the domaine’s quietly traditional approach and the vintage’s open-knit charm: wild strawberry, red and black cherry, cassis, rose petal, sandalwood, and warm earth, all delivered with a silken texture and a stony, savory finish. This is not the broadest or most extracted expression of Beaune; it is a wine of finesse over force, whose authority comes through fragrance, line, and powder-fine tannin. The generous fruit of 2023 makes it immediately seductive, while the site’s northerly position and the domaine’s upper-sector parcel preserve the lift and structure to reward patience over the coming decade.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA historic, royal-named Beaune Premier Cru from Clos du Roi, one of the Côte de Beaune’s most resonant vineyard addresses, with lineage reaching back to Louis XI’s 1477 annexation.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAn authentic sixth-generation grower bottling from a tiny 0.42-hectare estate parcel—just over 3% of the entire Clos du Roi climat—rather than a broad négociant blend.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAll the distinction of fine Beaune Pinot: floral red fruit, dark-cherry depth, subtle spice, savory mineral detail, and silky tannins that favor elegance and length over weight.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eServe lightly cool, at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e58–62°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a large Burgundy glass to emphasize the wine’s floral perfume and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIf opening now, give it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–60 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a broad glass; the air will bring out its cherry fruit, sandalwood, and stony, savory detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePair it with duck breast, roast chicken with mushrooms, guinea hen, pork tenderloin, seared salmon, mushroom risotto, or aged Comté—dishes with enough savory depth to meet the wine without overwhelming its finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/domaine-besancenot\" title=\"Domaine Besancenot Beaune Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Domaine Besancenot Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-08_at_3.09.37_PM.png?v=1788906273\" alt=\"Domaine Besancenot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; 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