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BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU ROI 2010

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CLOS DU ROI

BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU ROI 2010

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Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Deep red in color with dark tinges.
Nose: The nose is open, elegant and reminiscent of red fruits, strawberry, slightly spice.
Palate: The structure of this delicate wine is built on ripe silky tannins and ends with warm and lightly wooded taste.

Food and wine pairing

Serve with red meats or Burgundian cheese.

Serving suggestions

Serving temperature: 17°C / 62°F.

Ageing potential

9 to 12 years.

Origins

This "village" appellation takes its name from the town of Beaune. It covers about 410 hectares, of which 77% are rated Premier Cru. The main characteristic of the vineyards is its location, for all the vines grow on the East slope of the Montagne de Beaune (litterally Beaune mountain). The wines of the appellation are mostly reds (88%) that are renowned since the beginning of the Middle-Age for their quality.

This 13-acre Premier Cru vineyard is located at the northern end of Beaune, and grows on well-drained low slopes covered with rocks. It is an early climat which produces beautifully ripe grapes and full-bodied fruity wines with silky tannins. The "Clos du Roi" holds its name from History facts; it refers to the period when King Louis XI annexed the plot and declared it his property when Charles The Bold died in 1477. In addition, the Climat bears the name "Clos" for it still hold traces of the stone walls that enclosed originally the plot.

Vinification and maturing

Harvest date: September 22nd, 2010.
Fermented in oak vats and barrel aged for 13 months (30% new oak). 
Age of vines: 45 years 
Bottled: December, 2011 
Production: 1,782 bottles

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