Chorey-lès-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, 2019
Chorey-lès-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, 2019
- 75cl
- 13%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2032
Chorey-lès-Beaune is one of Burgundy's quietly brilliant open secrets — a village appellation that sits in the shadow of Beaune and Savigny yet regularly punches well above its modest price point. Tollot-Beaut are among its finest custodians: a domaine that has farmed here for generations and whose wines consistently offer real Burgundian character without the eye-watering tariff of their more famous neighbours. The 2019 is a warm, generous vintage that gave the Côte de Beaune exactly the ripeness it needed, and this wine shows it — there's a fullness to the fruit that feels almost plush by Chorey standards.
In the glass it's all bright cherry, wild strawberry, and a suggestion of crushed rose petal, with a gentle earthiness underneath that keeps it honest. The tannins are silky and fine, the acidity fresh enough to give the whole thing real shape.
The 2019 vintage has given this wine a riper, more generous core than a cooler year would, and it's already drinking with real confidence and pleasure. The primary fruit — cherry, strawberry, rose — is at the fore right now and will remain so until around 2027 or 2028, when a little more earthy, secondary complexity should start to emerge. This isn't a wine built for a decade of waiting; it will plateau somewhere around 2029 to 2030 and is best enjoyed before 2032.
Tasting Notes
AppearanceClear, luminous ruby with a bright cranberry rim and good depth for a village Burgundy.
NoseFresh and immediately inviting — ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and a whisper of rose petal lifted by a cool, earthy undercurrent. There's a very faint waft of sweet spice from the oak, but it's well-integrated and doesn't crowd the fruit.
PalateMedium-bodied and supple, with silky tannins and a core of ripe red fruit that the 2019 warmth has given real generosity. Good acidity keeps everything lively and prevents the whole thing from feeling soft or flat.
FinishClean and persistent with a gentle mineral lift and a lingering echo of cherry skin.
Overall impressionVillage Burgundy at its most persuasive — genuinely delicious and priced like it shouldn't be this good.
Food Pairings
In the villages around Beaune, this kind of wine would land on the table alongside jambon persillé — that magnificent terrine of ham and parsley set in a wine jelly that is essentially Burgundy in edible form. Poulet rôti with tarragon butter is another natural match, as is a simple plateau of local cheeses, particularly Époisses if you want to push the boat out. The locals would also think nothing of pouring this alongside a plate of oeufs en meurette, the classic Burgundian dish of poached eggs in a red wine sauce that was practically designed to be drunk with the same bottle you cooked with.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve at around 16°C — slightly cooler than you might think, which keeps the fruit precise and the acidity lively. A brief decant of 20 to 30 minutes will help open it up, though it's approachable enough to drink straight from the bottle if patience isn't your strong suit tonight. Use a mid-sized Burgundy bowl that lets the aromatics gather without overwhelming the wine's natural delicacy.
Chorey-lès-Beaune sits on the flat land east of the famous escarpment, where the soils are predominantly alluvial clay and limestone rather than the iron-rich hillside soils of Beaune or Savigny. The drainage is good but the terroir is less dramatic than the slopes above, which means the wines tend towards accessibility and charm over grandeur. The 2019 growing season brought warm, dry conditions that helped achieve excellent ripeness without the dilution that can affect lower-lying plots in cooler years.
Chorey-lès-Beaune is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune producing almost exclusively red wine from Pinot Noir. It has no premier cru vineyards, which keeps prices refreshingly sane and makes it one of the most reliable entry points into serious red Burgundy. Compared to its neighbours Savigny and Beaune, Chorey tends to be rounder and earlier-drinking — less structured, more immediately charming. The appellation often gets overlooked, which is frankly the buyer's gain.
The 2019 vintage in Burgundy delivered exactly what vignerons needed after a string of challenging years: a textbook growing season that let the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. Spring arrived gently, summer stayed warm without punishing heat spikes, and crucially, September brought those cool nights that preserve acidity whilst allowing full phenolic ripeness. We find ourselves talking about 2019 as one of those vintages where nature simply cooperated, giving winemakers healthy fruit with natural balance rather than forcing them to correct for extremes in the cellar.
What emerged are Burgundies with remarkable freshness married to genuine depth—the Pinot Noirs show that silky texture and bright red fruit character that makes great Burgundy so compelling, whilst the Chardonnays have both the mineral backbone and subtle richness that age beautifully. The quality runs impressively deep across all appellations, from village wines that drink like premier crus to grand crus that remind you why Burgundy commands such devotion. These wines are drinking beautifully now if you fancy them young and vibrant, though we suspect the better bottles will reward patience well into the 2030s.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Bright, ripe red fruit — cherry, wild strawberry, a hint of rose — with silky tannins, good freshness, and a gentle earthy warmth underneath. It's medium-bodied and genuinely easy to love, made plumper than usual by the generous 2019 growing season.
When should I drink it?
It's drinking very well right now and has been for a couple of years. We'd enjoy it any time between now and 2032, with the sweet spot probably somewhere around 2026 to 2029. No need to wait, but no rush either.
What food should I pair it with?
Classic Burgundian fare works brilliantly — roast chicken, jambon persillé, rabbit in mustard sauce, or a plate of good French charcuterie. The silky tannins also make it very friendly with mild cheeses. Avoid anything too heavily spiced or rich, which would overwhelm its natural delicacy.
Is it worth cellaring?
It will hold happily until around 2032, and a couple more years in the rack may add a little earthy complexity. That said, this isn't a wine that transforms dramatically with age — its greatest appeal is in the freshness and charm it has right now. Drink it with good company rather than squirrelling it away.
How should I serve it?
Serve at around 16°C — slightly cooler than room temperature. A short decant of 20 to 30 minutes is worthwhile but not essential. A standard Burgundy glass with a generous bowl works well.
How does Chorey-lès-Beaune compare to its neighbours?
Chorey sits on flatter land than Beaune or Savigny and has no premier cru vineyards, which keeps it more approachable in style and considerably more affordable in price. The wines tend to be softer and earlier-drinking than Savigny, with more immediate charm than structure. It's one of Burgundy's best-value appellations, which is precisely why we love it.
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