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Bigotes is a great natural wine classic, made from Chardonnay from the Puligny-Montrachet area, near Volnay and Pommard. The age of the vines is 55 years. Frédéric Cossard produces wine exclusively from old vines. The fruit and mineral characteristics are well-balanced at a high level. The 2020 vintage is well matured today; it's the perfect time to uncork.
Immediately after opening, it emits bouquet and has quite a soft impression, but as time passes, it gains freshness and lively tension. People often describe Cossard's wines as Vin Vivant, and indeed, this Bigotes 2020 truly embodies that.
[2020 Information from Frédéric Cossard]
Despite a chaotic year 2020 at all levels, the weather spared us from troubles and the vines behaved very well. All the components were perfect to be a great vintage. The winter was mild, the spring quite warm. Daytime was warm, nighttime was cold. This healthy cycle of climate eased us to manage the vineyards(although these cold nights during the bloom squeezed the yield on the whites).
Côte de Nuits was much more affected by weather conditions (drought) than the Côte de Beaune during the summer. We saw burnt phenomena (the sun burns grapes), therefore yield is relatively lower than Cote de Beaune which had sufficient rain.
But the harvest was satisfactory as a result, red is riper than 2019. This is a great vintage for both white and red, there was no fermentation problems for the reds with good extractions requiring very little crushing. The whites have continued fermentation until today(Mid Jan 2021).
Frédéric Cossard established Domaine de Chassorney in 1996 after 10 years of experience as a wine merchant, and today he is well recognized as a top natural Burgundy winemaker who produces one of the most beautiful wines.
Frédéric Cossard manages his vineyards using 'homeopathic farming.' This is one of the most advanced agricultural practices, which is a mixture of homeopathy and biodynamics, and it has been developed by Frédéric Cossard himself. He does not use SO2 or any chemical products in the cellar, so vinification is also totally natural.
As a result of a high level of integration of sense, intelligence, and technique, the wines are extremely pure, clean, and directly express the terroir. Wines are linked with the movements of the moon and planets. We can enjoy many different faces of wines on different occasions. We can feel that the wines are alive in the bottle and in the glass; it is 'Vin Vivant.
[Domaine de Chassorney]
Frédéric Cossard has owned and managed the vineyards of Saint-Romain, Volnay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune for 30 years, elevating them to be among the top vineyards in those appellations.
In 2018, Frédéric Cossard appointed his long-time friend Aurélien Verdet as the successor at Domaine de Chassorney. Together, they produced wine over a three-year transition period. The 2022 vintage is the first produced under the leadership of Aurélien Verdet, who has fully inherited Frédéric Cossard's methods and philosophy. The wax cap color has changed to orange. Meanwhile, the "FREDERIC COSSARD" labels for Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny, and others will continue to be handled by Frédéric and Laure Cossard as usual.
[Frédéric Cossard]
Frédéric Cossard produces wines by purchasing grapes. He has established strong connections with growers through his previous job and has a discerning eye for selecting quality grapes. He produces Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Beaune—all Burgundy appellations. Additionally, Cossard produces wine from grapes sourced from other regions such as Jura, Languedoc, and Beaujolais. The quality of his négoce wines is the same as that of his domaine wines.
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