Chanson Père et Fils’ Beaune Premier Cru “Clos des Fèves” 2002 is the domaine’s flagship red, sourced from a walled premier cru vineyard in Beaune that Chanson owns exclusively (a monopole). The site is widely cited at about 4.1 hectares, set mid-slope with an east-facing exposure on clay-limestone soils, and planted to 100% Pinot Noir. Chanson’s modern era—shaped by the Bollinger group’s acquisition in the early 2000s and renewed technical direction—forms the backdrop for this bottle, which has drawn notably strong critical attention for the vintage.

The most emphatic review comes from Michael Apstein (Wine Review Online), who awarded an excellent 95 points and described “pure sweet fruit” with “a subtle earthiness” and, most notably, “incredible length,” calling it “an exquisite example of red Burgundy.” That combination—ripeness without heaviness, and savory complexity without rusticity—captures the wine’s core appeal and helps explain why Clos des Fèves is often treated as a benchmark for Beaune.

Wine Spectator (89 points) also emphasizes the wine’s polish, noting “pretty cherry and berry notes” and a “velvety red” character, while adding that there is “plenty of depth and intensity underneath.” They highlight how it “builds on the palate with a licorice note that lingers on the finish,” and they suggested a drinking window of 2006 to 2012. Wine Spectator also reported “300 cases imported,” a practical detail that hints at limited availability in some markets.

More than a decade later, Neal Martin (Vinous) found the wine aging well, scoring it 90 points and writing that it remains “impressive on the nose,” with “dark berry fruit laces with sous-bois and morels.” On the palate, he calls it “medium-bodied with light tannin but good weight,” with “tarry red and black fruits” moving into “leather and cedar towards the finish,” concluding it is “drinking perfectly now” and has “aged commendably.”