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Discover Domaine Besancenot

The Domaine Besancenot, located in the heart of Burgundy, is a renowned family estate known for the finesse and elegance of its wines. The family carefully manages the vineyards, highlighting the pure expression of Burgundy’s terroirs and the iconic grape varieties, Pinot Noir for their red wines and Chardonnay for their white wines. Each wine reflects the authenticity and typicity of its origin.

Terroir and Characteristics

The vineyard spans parcels on typical Burgundy clay-limestone and limestone soils, providing the grapes with distinctive minerality, remarkable balance, and complex aromatic profiles. The plots are meticulously cultivated, and the harvest is done by hand to ensure optimal quality, faithful to Burgundy tradition.

Wine Profile

Red wines from Domaine Besancenot stand out for their depth and elegance, showing intense aromas of red and black fruits, spices, and floral notes. They have a silky structure with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. The white wines are pure and refined, offering freshness and complexity with delicate notes of white-fleshed fruits, white flowers, and a characteristic Burgundy minerality.

Food Pairings

Wines from Domaine Besancenot pair perfectly with refined dishes like delicate fish, roasted poultry, tender white meats, and aged cheeses such as Époisses or Comté. Their harmony and balance make them ideal companions for gourmet tastings.

Our Domaine Besancenot Selection

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Your questions, our answers.

How should the name Beaune 1er Cru Cent Vignes 2001 Besancenot be read?

Beaune refers to the appellation, 1er Cru to its classification, and Cent Vignes to the name of the vineyard site. Besancenot is the producer and 2001 the vintage of this red wine, presented in a 75 cl bottle.

Which grape variety is associated with Domaine Besancenot’s red wines?

The estate’s description cites Pinot Noir for its red wines. It describes a profile of red and black fruit, spices, and floral notes, with a silky structure and well-managed tannins; these details concern the estate’s general style, not a specific tasting of the 2001 vintage.

What soils are mentioned for the Besancenot vineyard?

The estate’s vineyard is described as being rooted in clay-limestone and limestone soils, associated with minerality, balance, and aromatic complexity. However, the information provided does not detail the specific soils of the Cent Vignes vineyard site.

What is known about vineyard work and harvesting at Besancenot?

The estate says that it meticulously tends its plots and harvests by hand. This approach is presented as a way to preserve the quality of the grapes and express their Burgundian origins.

Which cheeses might pair well with Beaune 1er Cru Cent Vignes 2001 Besancenot?

Époisses and aged Comté are among the pairings recommended in the estate’s description. They are therefore two options to enjoy with this bottle, although no pairing specific to this wine and the 2001 vintage is detailed.
Notes Parker

Le barème établi par Robert Parker évalue les vins sur une échelle allant de 50 à 100 points afin d’aider les consommateurs à choisir leurs bouteilles. La grille de notation est la suivante :


96 à 100 Une cuvée grandiose : niveau exceptionnel.

90 à 95 Belle complexité aromatique, bel équilibre : niveau excellent.

80 à 89 Grande intensité aromatique, finesse et équilibre : bon niveau.

70 à 79 Plaisant, peu de complexité : niveau moyen.

60 à 69 Quelques défauts perceptibles : niveau très moyen.

50 à 59 Détection de défauts, manque d'équilibre : niveau acceptable.