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BEAUNE PREMIER CRU 2023

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2021 2022 2023

Varietal

Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: deep, intense ruby.

Nose: notes of red cherries, black fruit with a pleasant hint of vanilla and lots of complexity.

Palate: supple, with silky tannins and the berry aromas typical of Pinot Noir, such as blackcurrant.

Food and wine pairing

This Premier Cru goes perfectly with dishes cooked in a wine sauce, such as marinated red meat or chicken with morel mushrooms. It is also perfect with strong cheeses.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of between 15 and 17°C.

Ageing potential

This great wine will keep for 5 to 8 years in good conditions.

Origins

At the heart of one of the most prestigious vineyards, Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines, is one of the largest appellations: it covers 450 ha producing an average of 13,170 hl per year from 41 different climats, of which 322 ha are classified as Premiers Crus.

Beaune takes its name from the Gaulish sun and water god Belenus. The town was often called the Queen of Wines. The very image of Burgundy and the capital of its wine, Beaune attracts attention from all over the world when the wines from its Hospices are sold.

Resulting from the blending of several plots of Premiers Crus, this cuvée brings together different facets of the Beaune terroir.

Brown limestone, red gravel, ferruginous oolite, yellow limestone, marl, clay and sand / Varied and often steep slopes / South and south-east facing / Altitudes 190-380 metres

Vinification and maturing

Hand-picked, the grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then again in the winery on a table. The grapes are then 100% de-stemmed but not crushed, so they are placed whole in wooden vats by gravity. Maceration lasts around 3 weeks, with regular punching down of the cap.

The wine is aged for 16 months in barrels without racking (30% new barrels).

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.