2020 Domaine Chapuis: Acclaimed Hidden-Gem Burgundies

From “an exceptional Burgundy vintage” according to Decanter’s Charles Curtis, these 2020 Domaine Chapuis selections are high-scoring, small-production gems from an under-the-radar estate in the Côte de Beaune, offering outstanding value among Burgundy’s skyrocketing prices and well-priced for Burgundy lovers to stock the cellar.

Located at the edge of the tiny village of Aloxe-Corton at the base of the Corton hill, Domaine Chapuis is a family estate boasting a 170-year history as growers in Burgundy, crafting its wines from 11 hectares of vineyards and aging them in stone cellars dating back to the 14th century. Crafted by sixth generation winemaker Pierre Chapuis, the delicately fragrant, 92-point 2020 Chorey-les-Beaune Blanc boasts “a satiny texture, with plenty of expressive apple and citrus flavors and a racy backbone” according to The Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, the Chardonnay vines planted in sandy, calcareous marl soils that add a hint of minerality to the mouthwatering finish. Called “a wonderful testament to the easy beauty of these less renowned Burgundy appellations” by Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, the refined, 94-point 2020 Domaine Chapuis Aloxe Corton 1er Cru was sourced from the three diverse plots of Pinot Noir averaging 45 years of age, revealing fragrant red fruit with “a solid backbone of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness” according to Perrotti-Brown. A "steal of a deal" for a grand cru white Burgundy, the 95-point 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was sourced from the estate’s single-hectare parcel at the highest portion of the Corton Hill and aged on the lees in about 10% new French oak for 12 months with extended time in bottle, yielding a deeply complex grand cru of exceptional finesse “with loads of mineral accents and a long citrusy finish” according to Perrotti-Brown and promising savvy collectors over a decade of pleasurable drinking to come.

From an outstanding Burgundy vintage “imbued with remarkable freshness” according to Neal Martin of Vinous, these elegant 2020 Domain Chapuis cuvées are classically styled to transparently express each wine’s distinctive terroir, delivering outstanding value for savvy Burgundy lovers who can truly appreciate a great deal.