BEAUNE
Domaine
Françoise André
La vie est belle en Bourgogne!!!
Nestled at the foot of the centuries-old Beaune ramparts in Burgundy, Domaine Françoise André's journey began in 1983 when Michel and Françoise André acquired vines from Savigny les Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses." This marked the start of a captivating adventure that led to the acquisition of vines from prestigious terroirs, encompassing the famous hill of Corton, totalling 11 hectares today.
Now steering the estate is daughter-in-law Lauriane André, with Jerome Després by her side. Together they uphold the vision: crafting wines of finesse and elegance through meticulous vineyard work and a gentle cellar touch. Committed to organic vine cultivation, the estate flourishes with practices centred on observation, prevention, and respect for natural balances. Embracing minimal intervention in the winery, Lauriane and Jerome advocate for the belief that each cuvée should allow the terroir to speak, resulting in expressive, intricate wines that authentically mirror the character of the Cote de Beaune.
Lauriane injects passion into every Village, 1er Cru, and Grand Cru vineyard, infusing her love for the vine and the grape. The outcome is nothing short of exceptional juice—a true reflection of the distinctive personality of Beaune's terroir.
What to expect
Bourgogne Côte d’Or
Bourgogne Côte d’Or, 2021
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Under a golden veil, the nose explodes with the scent of honeysuckle in bloom and a touch of kaffir lime zest. From the start, this wine establishes its energy through the freshness of the juice. Balanced between its fruit and its fine acidity, it puts pleasure on the tip of your taste buds.
Pernand-Vergelesses
‘Les Pins’
Pernand-Vergelesses,
‘Les Pins’, 2019
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
The nose bursts with ripe green apple, lemon curd, charred corn, orchard flowers, brioche, bees wax and sweet vanilla cream. Beautiful softness to the palate followed by electric acidity. Absolutely intoxicating.Top top chardonnay!
Pernand-Vergelesses
Sous-Frétille 1er Cru
Pernand-Vergelesses,
Sous-Frétille 1er Cru, 2018
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Ripe lemon, golden apple and tart pineapple. Great acidity and minerality on the palate, round texture and long length.
Savigny-les-Beaune
Les Vergelesses
1er Cru
Savigny-les-Beaune,
Les Vergelesses, 1er Cru, 2014
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Smoke and flint, buttered toast, marzipan, ripe and tart citrus and pommacious fruit. High complexity with a long, lean finish.
Savigny-les-Beaune
Les Vergelesses
1er Cru
Savigny-les-Beaune,
Les Vergelesses, 1er Cru, 2019
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Apricot, toasted cereal, vanilla and melted butter on the nose. The palate reveals flavours of quince, rich nougat, flint and chalk with a fleshy and perfectly balanced texture.
Savigny-les-Beaune Les Hauts Jarrons 1er Cru
Savigny-les-Beaune Les Hauts Jarrons 1er Cru 2020
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
The superb nose jumps from the glass in a mélange of pear, apple, lime, chalky soil tones, lime peel and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack with a gracious energy.
Beaune 1er Cru Belissand
Beaune 1er Cru Belissand, 2019
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Melon, peach and a hint of citrus and melted butter. Its oily texture is made tasty and fresh from the ripe, yellow fruit. With its fresh finish, you won't wait long to serve yourself another…
Corton-
Charlemagne
Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2017
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
This classic and timeless vintage shows ripe and dried fruits, hazelnuts and almond. Rich and buttery palate. Drink or hold.
Chorey-les- Beaune
‘Tue Beouf’
Chorey-les-Beaune, ‘Tue Beouf’, 2015
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Sweet and tart red and black raspberry, cocoa, cedar and smoke. Super savory, herbal
and earthy. High acidity with smooth tannins.
Savigny-les-Beaune
‘Ez Connardises’
Savigny-les-Beaune, ‘Ez Connardises’, 2015
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Wild strawberry, cranberry and crab apple, cinnamon bark, forest floor and cedar. High acid and grippy fine tannins.
Pernand-Vergelesses
Les Fichots 1er Cru
Pernand-Vergelesses, Les Fichots
1er Cru, 2017
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Bright cherry, vanilla custard, white pepper and a hint of chocolate give way to a saline finish that is long and complex.
Savigny-les-Beaune
Les Vergelesses
1er Cru
Savigny-les-Beaune, LesVergelesses 1er Cru, 2017
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Ripe strawberry and tart raspberry, snapped twigs, wet leaves and forest floor. Tannins are medium+ and a bit grippy.
Corton
Les Renardes
Grand Cru
Corton, Les Renardes Grand Cru, 2016
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Tart red and black fruit, notes of cedar and warm baking spices. Soft, silky tannins and racy acidity. Lay this one down for a couple years.