2020 Beaune 1er Cru Les Tuvilains Domaine des Croix
The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Tuvilains” from Domaine des Croix is a powerful and refined wine that perfectly illustrates the richness and complexity of Beaune’s great Premier Crus. This vintage, with its balance of depth and freshness, offers a sophisticated and harmonious tasting experience. Promising beautiful evolution in the cellar, this wine is ideal for lovers of great Burgundy wines.
Wine Estate: Domaine des Croix
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Beaune 1er Cru, Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Beaune (Premier Cru), Tuvilains
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Tuvilains” from Domaine des Croix is an elegant red wine from one of the most remarkable terroirs in Beaune, Côte de Beaune. Domaine des Croix, known for its meticulous and respectful work with the land, produces wines that reflect the richness and finesse of Beaune’s premier vineyards. The “Tuvilains” climate is renowned for producing generous, well-structured wines with impressive depth. The 2020 vintage, with ideal weather conditions, resulted in concentrated, balanced wines with beautiful freshness.
Blend
This Beaune 1er Cru “Tuvilains” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s signature grape variety. This particular terroir imparts a solid tannic structure to the wine while preserving the elegance and aromatic complexity typical of great Beaune wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights, indicating the concentration of the 2020 vintage.
Nose: The nose is expressive and complex, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits such as black cherry and blackberry, accompanied by floral and spicy touches. Subtle hints of underbrush, licorice, and minerality add depth to this refined bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and well-structured, with firm yet silky tannins. The black fruit flavors blend harmoniously with spicy and mineral notes, offering freshness and a persistent length. The texture is velvety, and the finish is long, marked by elegant minerality that perfectly balances the wine’s richness.
Aging Potential
The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Tuvilains” from Domaine des Croix has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit and freshness, but will continue to evolve and gain complexity over 10 to 15 years, or even longer, in the cellar.
Food Pairing
This Beaune 1er Cru “Tuvilains” pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats such as beef filet or leg of lamb. It also complements slow-cooked dishes like beef bourguignon or coq au vin, as well as aged cheeses like Comté or Brie. Mushroom or game-based dishes will also enhance the wine’s depth.