Appellation: Burgundy - Burgundy AOC AOP

Burgundy white Bigotes White 2021

Frédéric Cossard

Bigotes is a dry, organic, and natural white wine made by Frédéric Cossard from Chardonnay. Although it is a "generic" white Burgundy, it clearly bears the mark of its terroir and the winemaker. Bigotes is, in a way, the white counterpart of the Bedeau red cuvée.

Vinification

Bigotes is produced by Frédéric Cossard on a small plot of Chardonnay in the Burgundy regional appellation, on clay-limestone soils. This is a direct-press, organic wine, with no added sulfites.

Tasting

Bigotes is characterized by tension and indulgence. On the nose, the aromatic attack is lemony, lingering with yellow fruits. On the palate, tension, fullness, indulgence, a little fat, and plenty of aromatic persistence. He is not demanding in terms of pairings: he goes with white meats, smoked fish, oysters and shellfish, seafood, mature cheeses, beautiful roasted poultry, salmon pastries and href="https://culinaries.fr/producteurs/ferme-du-bois-de-boulle/">rabbit sautéed with lemon.

Learn more about Frédéric Cossard and the Domaine de Chassorney

Frédéric Cossard and the domaine de Chassorney give organic and natural voice to Burgundy wines (and those from elsewhere), undistorted by agricultural chemicals, according to the style and convictions of this winegrower and merchant. Wherever the grapes come from, its wines bear the Cossard brand, both classic and creative.

Between viticulture and trade

Frédéric Cossard created the domaine de Chassorney in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own trading house and buys organic grapes from the greatest climates of Burgundy, but also from Jura, Languedoc and elsewhere.

A solid commitment to nature

At Frédéric Cossard, the work of the soil and the vines is done naturally: plowing by horse, biodynamics, no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The harvest, by hand, is carried out at full maturity. Frédéric Cossard's vintages are rare and sought-after, wines that are always highly anticipated but which sometimes require waiting.

Bourgogne Blanc Bigotes Qvevris Blanc 2020,

Frédéric Cossard


The organoleptic and tactile qualities of Bigotes are enhanced by aging in qvevris, a Georgian-style buried terracotta jar, which gives it even more silkiness and velvety texture. The aromatic attack of this dry white wine is distinctly lemony and continues with yellow fruits. On the palate, it offers tension, fullness, indulgence, a touch of fat, and plenty of persistence. For a generic Burgundy, it soars at a good height. Produced on a small plot of Chardonnay in the Burgundy regional appellation, it is, in a way, the white counterpart of the Bedeau red.

To find out more
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undeformed by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years of trading, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counter-example to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of purity and elegance without artifice that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked as a wine broker for some time before creating the Chassorney estate with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The practice is not limited to Burgundy since vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular ploughing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Red or white, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and coveted wines, which sometimes require waiting.

In Carran La Croix de Bernard Rouge - 2019,

Domaine de Chassorney
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undistorted by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years of trading, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counterexample to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of unadulterated purity and elegance that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked for some time as a wine broker before creating the Chassorney estate with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The exercise is not limited to Burgundy, as vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular plowing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Reds or whites, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and sought-after wines, which sometimes require waiting.
This Pinot Noir comes from a plot whose steep terroir, facing south-southeast, is located between 280 and 400 meters above sea level in the Saint-Romain appellation. The soils there are mainly marl, limestone and clay. The grapes macerate in whole bunches. Aging takes place for about a year in barrels. The soils and the work in the vineyard reveal the full potential of the grape variety: a deep, complex, fleshy and silky wine, packaged only in magnum format.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Bedeau Red 2019,

Frédéric Cossard

Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undistorted by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years as a wine merchant, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counterexample to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of unadulterated purity and elegance that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked as a wine broker for some time before creating the domaine de Chassorney with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The practice is not limited to Burgundy since vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular plowing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Reds or whites, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and coveted wines, which sometimes require waiting.
A beautiful Pinot Noir full of finesse. The harvest comes from plots of forty-year-old vines in Volnay and the surrounding area, and from a plot of fifty-year-old vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Bedeau presents a sumptuous and satiny fruit and a touch of insolence to enhance the whole.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Bedeau Qvevris Rouge 2018, Frédéric Cossard
A beautiful, very fine Pinot Noir, further refined and velvety thanks to the ageing process in qvevris (Georgian-style terracotta jars). The harvest comes from plots of forty-year-old vines in and around Volnay, and from a plot of fifty-year-old vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Sumptuous, satiny fruit, a touch of fresh earth and a touch of insolence to enhance the whole.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Bourgogne Bigotes Qvevris Blanc 2023

Frédéric Cossard

Quand Frédéric Cossard décide de marier les grands terroirs bourguignons à une vinification en amphore, cela donne une lecture vibrante et contemporaine du Chardonnay. Sans bois, sans maquillage, ce Bourgogne blanc naturel élevé en qvevris (grandes jarres en terre cuite) fait la part belle à la pureté du fruit et à l’expression minérale du sol.

Une vinification naturelle, un élevage tout en respiration

Issu de raisins cultivés sur des sols argilo-calcaires, ce Chardonnay est pressé directement, puis fermente grâce aux levures indigènes, sans ajout de sulfites ni intrants. Il est ensuite élevé pendant un an en amphore, un contenant neutre qui favorise l’oxygénation douce tout en respectant la matière. Résultat : un vin tendu, profond, d’une grande lisibilité aromatique.

Profil tendu, éclat de fruit et minéralité

Le nez évoque les agrumes frais, la pêche blanche, avec une trame minérale presque saline. La bouche est droite, structurée par une acidité fine, avec une finale légèrement crayeuse. L’ensemble est sec, précis, d’une pureté réjouissante, sans bois ni lourdeur.

À la croisée du terroir et de l’amphore

Ce vin trouvera sa place à table autour de poissons crus, de fruits de mer, de fromages affinés ou d’une volaille rôtie. Servir entre 10 et 12 °C, avec une aération rapide. Il se dégustera dans les 5 prochaines années, pour profiter de sa tension et de sa complexité naissante.

Bigotes Blanc 2019,

Frédéric Cossard
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undistorted by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years as a wine merchant, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counterexample to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of unadulterated purity and elegance that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked as a wine broker for some time before creating the Chassorney estate with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The practice is not limited to Burgundy since vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular plowing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Red or white, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and coveted wines, which sometimes need to be waited for. The Bigotes white is produced on a small plot of Chardonnay in the Burgundy regional appellation. It is, in a way, the white counterpart of the Bedeau red. The vinification benefits from the velvety, depth and sweetness of the fermentation and aging in qvevri, buried terracotta jars. The aromatic attack is distinctly lemony and continues with yellow fruits. On the palate, it's full-bodied, full-bodied, and delicious, with a touch of fat and plenty of persistence. For a generic wine, it's a lovely height.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Magnum Bedeau rouge 2019,

Frédéric Cossard
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undistorted by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years of trading, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counterexample to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of purity and elegance without artifice that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked as a wine broker for some time before creating the Chassorney estate with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The practice is not limited to Burgundy since vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular plowing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Reds or whites, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and coveted wines, which sometimes require waiting.
A beautiful Pinot Noir full of finesse. The harvest comes from plots of forty-year-old vines in Volnay and the surrounding area, and from a plot of fifty-year-old vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Bedeau presents a sumptuous and satiny fruit and a touch of insolence to enhance the whole.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.