BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU ROI 2012
BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU ROI 2012
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Varietal
Tasting notes
Nose: A complex nose of black fruits (blackberries), grilled almonds and light oak.
Palate: A delicate structure with silky ripe tannins. The finish is long with dominance of musk and very light oak.
Food and wine pairing
Serving suggestions
Ageing potential
Origins
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
Vintage : 2012
An exceptional vintage.
The winegrowers certainly suffered Mother Nature’s whims in 2012, with hail, shatter, summer rain, sudden shifts in temperature, almost constant humidity, and mildew, both downy and powdery. But a hot and sunny August in Burgundy saved the day and the harvest. As a consequence, yields were very small but the extreme concentration foretells exceptional quality.